Front Shock Absorber - Checking The Damper - KTM 450 SX ATV 2010 Repair Manual

04/SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM

Front shock absorber - checking the damper

8.13
Condition
The damper has been disassembled.
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Measure the inside diameter on both ends and in the middle of the damper car-
tridge.
Damper cartridge
Minimum diameter
» If the measured value is greater than the specified value:
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Change the damper cartridge.
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Check the damper cartridge for damage and wear.
» If there is damage or wear:
201138-10
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Change the damper cartridge.
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Measure the diameter of the piston rod.
Piston rod
Diameter
» If the specified value is not reached:
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Replace the piston rod.
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Measure the run-out of the piston rod.
Piston rod
200946-10
Run-out
» If the measured value is greater than the specified value:
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Replace the piston rod.
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Check the piston for damage and wear.
» If there is damage or wear:
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Replace the piston rod.
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Check the heim joint for damage and wear.
» If there is damage or wear:
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Change the heim joint.
300460-01
36.04 mm (1.4189 in)
≥ 13.95 mm (≥ 0.5492 in)
≤ 0.06 mm (≤ 0.0024 in)
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