Checking The Damper; Disassembling The Rebound Adjuster - KTM 350 EXC-F EU 2012 Repair Manual

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04/SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM

Checking the damper

8.17

Disassembling the rebound adjuster

8.18
Condition
The damper has been disassembled.
Measure the inside diameter on both ends and in the middle of the damper car-
tridge.
Damper tube
Diameter
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If the measured value is greater than the specified value:
Replace the damper cartridge.
Check the damper cartridge for damage and wear.
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If there is damage or wear:
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Replace the damper cartridge.
Check the heim joint for damage and wear.
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If there is damage or wear:
Replace the heim joint.
Measure the diameter of the piston rod.
Piston rod
Diameter
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If the measured value is smaller than the specified value:
Replace the piston rod.
Measure the run-out of the piston rod.
Piston rod
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Run-out
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If the measured value is greater than the specified value:
Replace the piston rod.
Check the piston rod for damage and wear.
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If there is damage or wear:
Replace the piston rod.
Check the piston rings for damage and wear.
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If damage or a bronze-colored surface is visible:
Replace the piston rings.
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Preliminary work
Remove the spring. (
Disassemble the damper. (
Disassemble the piston rod. (
Main work
Warm up the piston rod in the area of the rebound damping valve seat.
Guideline
80 °C (176 °F)
Remove rebound damping valve seat
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50.08 mm (1.9716 in)
17.95 mm (0.7067 in)
0.02 mm (0.0008 in)
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p. 46)
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