KTM 450 SX-F EU Repair Manual page 34

Ol/FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP
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- Slide on lower sliding bushing
- Mount upper sliding bushing
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Gently pull them apart without using a tool.
- Slide on the outer tube.
- Warm up the outer tube in area of the lower sliding bushing.
Guideline
150°C (122
OF)
- Hold the lower sliding bushing with the longer shoulder of the special tool.
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Assembly tool (Tl402S) ( .. p. 239)
- Press the outer tube all the way in.
- Position the support ring.
- Hold the seal ring with the shorter shoulder of the special tool.
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Assembly tool (Tl402S) ( .. p. 239)
- Press the outer tube all the way in.
- Mou nt lock ri ng
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The lock ring must audibly lock into place.
- Install dust boot
- Mou nt fork protector ri ng
- Mount the preload spacers and spring.
Guideline
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 65 ... 75 kg (143 ... 4.6 N/mm (26.3 Ib/in)
165 lb.)
Weight of rider: 75 ... 85 kg (165 ... 4.8 N/mm (27.4 Ib/in)
187 lb.)
Weight of rider: 85 ... 95 kg (187 ... 5.0 N/mm (28.6 Ib/in)
201359-10
209 lb.)