Installing The Front Wheel - KTM 450 SMR 2021 Owner's Manual

13.2

Installing the front wheel

Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the brake discs reduces the braking effect.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease.
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Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when necessary.
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Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear.
» If the wheel bearing is damaged or worn:
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Change front wheel bearing.
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Clean and grease shaft seal rings
of the spacers.
Long-life grease (
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Insert the spacers.
H00935-10
Info
Insert the wide spacer on the brake disc side.
Insert the narrow spacer on the opposite side.
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Clean and grease the wheel spindle.
Long-life grease (
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Position the front wheel and insert the wheel spindle.
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, front wheel
spindle
E01978-10
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Position the brake caliper. Mount screws
but do not tighten yet.
The brake linings are correctly positioned.
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Operate the hand brake lever repeatedly until the brake lin-
ings are in contact with the brake disc and there is a pressure
point. Secure the hand brake lever in the activated position.
The brake caliper straightens.
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Tighten screws
G04194-11
Guideline
Screw, front
brake caliper
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Remove the locking piece of the hand brake lever.
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and contact surfaces
p. 128)
p. 128)
2
.
M24x1.5 45 Nm (33.2 lbf ft)
3
3
.
M10 45 Nm (33.2 lbf ft)
WHEELS, TIRES 13
A
4
with washers
Loctite ® 243™
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