Removing The Shock Absorber; Installing The Shock Absorber; Removing The Seat - KTM 250 EXC-F 2019 Owner's Manual

12.19

Removing the shock absorber

12.20

Installing the shock absorber

12.21

Removing the seat

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Check the headlight setting. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
Main work
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Remove screw
as far as possible without blocking the rear wheel. Fix the rear
wheel in this position.
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Remove screw
remove the shock absorber.
V00806-10
Main work
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Push splash protector
absorber. Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top
shock absorber
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
V00806-11
Screw, bottom
shock absorber
Info
The heim joint for the shock absorber at the swing arm
is Teflon coated. It must not be greased with grease or
with other lubricants. Lubricants dissolve the Teflon
coating, thereby drastically reducing the service life.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Remove screws
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Raise the rear of the seat, pull the seat back, and lift it off.
V00342-10
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 12
p. 122)
1
and lower the rear wheel with the swing arm
2 3
, push splash protector
1
to the side and position the shock
2
.
M12 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
3
.
M12 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
1
.
p. 63)
to the side, and
Loctite ® 2701™
Loctite ® 2701™
p. 63)
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