KTM 350 EXC-F AUS 2012 Setup Instructions page 11

WORK
Installing the shock absorber
3.4
Installing the front wheel
3.5
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the brake discs.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary.
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Check the headlight setting.
The boundary between light and dark must be exactly on the lower mark for a
motorcycle with driver.
» If the light-dark border does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the headlight range.
Main work
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Push splash protector
tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top shock absorber
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
101344-11 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 dis-
solve the Teflon coating, thereby drastically reducing the service life.
Subsequent work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand.
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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 the wheel bearing.
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Clean and grease shaft seal rings
Long-life grease (
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Insert the spacers.
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Lift the front wheel into the fork, position it, and insert the wheel spindle.
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, front wheel spindle
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Activate the hand brake lever multiple times until the brake linings are in contact
with the brake disc.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand.
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Pull the front wheel brake and push down hard on the fork several times to align
the fork legs.
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Fully tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, fork stub
to the side and position the shock absorber. Mount and
1
.
2
M12
.
3
M12
and bearing surface
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.
2
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3
80 Nm Loctite ®
(59 lbf ft)
80 Nm Loctite ®
(59 lbf ft)
of the spacers.
A
M24x1.5 45 Nm
(33.2 lbf ft)
M8 15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)
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