Installing The Rear Shock Absorber; Rear Shock Absorber - Changing The Oil - KTM 450 SX ATV 2010 Repair Manual

04/SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM

Installing the rear shock absorber

8.26

Rear shock absorber - changing the oil

8.27
Danger
Danger of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
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The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided.
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Position the shock absorber in the vehicle with the reservoir on the right. Mount
and tighten the top screw
Guideline
Screw, rear top shock absorber
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Position the shock absorber in the swingarm. Mount and tighten the bottom screw.
Guideline
Screw, rear bottom shock absorber
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Remove the tension belt.
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Install the rear fender. (
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Remove the vehicle from the work stand. (
301834-10
Condition
The shock absorber has been removed.
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Remove the spring from the rear shock absorber. (
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Note down the present state of rebound damping
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Completely open the adjusters of the rebound and compression damping.
201050-11
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Remove rubber cap
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Slowly open screw
The pressurized nitrogen is bled off.
201051-10
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Remove screw
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Bleed and fill the damper of the rear shock absorber. (
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Fill the damper of the rear shock absorber with nitrogen. (
201052-10
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M12
M12
p. 71)
of the reservoir.
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.
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. Let the oil drain out.

60 Nm
(44.3 lbf ft)
70 Nm
(51.6 lbf ft)
p. 12)
p. 44)
and compression damping
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p. 54)
p. 56)
42
.
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