Installing The Rear Wheel - KTM 990 ADVENTURE EU Owner's Manual

WHEELS, TIRES

Installing the rear wheel

12.4
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.
Warning
Danger of accidents No braking effect when operating the rear brake.
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After installing the rear wheel, always operate the foot brake until the pressure point is reached.
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Holding the rear wheel, withdraw the wheel spindle. Take the rear wheel out of the
swing arm.
Info
Do not operate the foot brake when the rear wheel is removed.
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Remove the spacer
x
Main work
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Check the rear hub rubber dampers.
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Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear.
» If the wheel bearing is damaged or worn:
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Clean and grease shaft seal ring
Long-life grease (
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Clean and grease the thread of the wheel spindle and nut.
Long-life grease (
100571-10
.
7
Change the wheel bearing. x
and bearing surface
1
p. 213)
p. 213)
x ( p. 120)
of the spacer.
A
118