Installing The Shock Absorber - KTM 450 SX-F 2018 Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.19

Installing the shock absorber

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Remove screw
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Remove fitting
Info
Raise the wheel slightly to be able to remove the screws more easily.
S01220-10
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Remove screws
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Pull off foot brake cylinder from the push rod.
V00289-10
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Remove the connecting link of the chain.
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Take off the chain.
S01222-10
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Remove nut
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Push the swingarm back and secure it against falling over.
V00290-10
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Remove screw
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Remove the shock absorber carefully at the bottom.
F01024-10
Main work
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Carefully position the shock absorber into the vehicle from the bottom.
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top shock absorber
F01023-10
3
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4
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5
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6
and pull out the swingarm pivot.
7
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1
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M10 60 Nm Loctite ® 2701™
(44.3 lbf ft)
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