Servicing The Rear Shock Absorber; Rear Shock Absorber - Removing The Spring - KTM 450 SX ATV 2010 Repair Manual

04/SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM

Servicing the rear shock absorber

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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.

Rear shock absorber - removing the spring

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Condition
The shock absorber has been removed.
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Remove the spring from the rear shock absorber. (
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Disassemble the damper of the rear shock absorber. (
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Disassemble the piston rod of the rear shock absorber. (
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Disassemble the seal ring retainer of the rear shock absorber. (
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Checking the damper of the rear shock absorber. (
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Assemble the seal ring retainer of the rear shock absorber. (
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Assemble the piston rod of the rear shock absorber. (
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Assemble the damper of the rear shock absorber. (
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Install the spring of the rear shock absorber. (
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Condition
The shock absorber has been removed.
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Clamp the shock absorber in a vise using soft jaws.
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Measure and note down the spring length in the preloaded state.
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Release counter ring
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Turn adjusting ring
Hook wrench (T157S) (
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Remove ring
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Remove spring retainer
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Remove spring.
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until the spring is no longer under tension.
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and washer .
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