Removing The Rear Shock Absorber; Installing The Rear Shock Absorber; Toe, Checking - KTM 525 XC ATV 2008 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Removing the rear shock absorber

Installing the rear shock absorber

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Toe, checking

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Jack up the vehicle. (
Remove the rear fender. (
Note
Danger of damage The chain sliding piece and frame can be damaged from incor-
rect handling.
When removing the rear shock absorber, secure the swingarm with a tension
belt to prevent it from swinging down further.
Attach the swingarm to the subframe with a tension belt
absorber.
Remove the bottom screw of the shock absorber.
Tip
Press the screw out of the swingarm with a screw driver while moving the
tension belt.
Remove the top screw
absorber out of the vehicle toward the rear.
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Check parts for damage and wear. Replace damaged or worn parts.
Position the shock absorber in the vehicle with the reservoir on the right. Mount
and tighten the top screw
Specification
Screw, rear top shock absorber
Position the shock absorber in the swingarm. Mount and tighten the bottom screw.
Specification
Screw, rear bottom shock absorber
Remove the tension belt.
Install the rear fender. (
Remove the vehicle from the work stand. (
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Park the vehicle on a horizontal surface.
Check the tire condition. (
Checking the tire air pressure. (
Check the chassis parts for damage, play and wear.
P. 31)
P. 63)
of the shock absorber and carefully remove the shock
.
M12
M12
P. 64)
P. 31)
P. 57)
P. 57)
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to relieve the shock
60 Nm
(44.3 lbf ft)
70 Nm
(51.6 lbf ft)