Mounting Wheel/Wheels; Checking Brake Discs - KTM 450 XC 2008 Repair Manual

09/FRONT WHEEL

Mounting wheel/wheels

13.4
Note
Material damage Damage and destruction of components from incorrect positioning and mounting.
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Do not swap the wheels; the tire valves must always be on the outside when the wheels are positioned and mounted.
Info
Proceed in the same way on the other wheels if necessary.

Checking brake discs

13.5
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking due to worn brake discs.
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Worn brake discs should be replaced immediately in an authorized KTM workshop.
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Position the wheel on the hub.
Info
Carefully position the wheel on the hub, being careful not to damage the
threads of the screws.
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Mount the wheel nuts but do not tighten.
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Remove the vehicle from the work stand. (
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Pull handbrake lever, push the locking pawl
brake lever. (Figure 100006-10
700002-01
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Tighten the wheel nuts crosswise.
Specification
Wheel nut
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Check the thickness of the front and rear brake discs at several places on the disc
to see if it conforms to measurement
Info
Wear reduces the thickness of the brake disc around the area used by the
brake linings.
Wear limit of brake discs
Front
400362-10
Rear
» If the brake disc thickness is less than the specified value.
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Change the brake disc.
P. 14)
downwards, and release the hand-

P. 74)
M10x1,25 45 Nm
(33.2 lbf ft)
.

3.5 mm (0.138 in)
3.5 mm (0.138 in)
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