Assembling The Fork Legs - KTM 350 EXC-F EU Repair Manual

6 FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP

6.13.13 Assembling the fork legs

Info
When assembling, ensure that the right cartridge is mounted in the corresponding inner tube and the right adjuster is mounted
on the corresponding screw cap.
Compression damping side – screw cap with mark COMP, brake caliper holder, white adjuster.
Rebound damping side – screw cap with mark REB, no brake caliper holder, red adjuster.
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Position sleeve
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Clamp the tube of the cartridge into a vise.
Clamping stand (T14049S) (
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Slide reservoir
Info
Hold the sleeve in the reservoir to prevent it from sliding out.
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Mount lock ring
201796-10
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Mount seal ring retainer
Guideline
Seal ring retainer
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Unclamp the cartridge.
202481-11
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Slide piston rod
Info
Ensure that the piston ring is seated correctly.
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Mount spring seat
201797-10
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Degrease piston rod
Clamping stand (T14049S) (
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Screw spring guide
Info
The nut must be firmly tightened against the stop by hand. Do not use a
tool.
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Mount adjusting tube
202480-11
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Unclamp the piston rod. Mount the preload spacer(s).
Preparatory work
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Assemble the hydrostop unit. (
Main work
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Clamp the inner tube with the axle clamp.
Guideline
Use soft jaws.
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Mount special tool.
Protecting sleeve (T1401) (
201714-10

in the reservoir.
p. 353)

onto the tube.

.

with the washer and tighten.
M23.5x0.75

into the cartridge.

.

and clamp in the vise.
p. 353)

all the way on.

.
p. 43)
p. 352)
46 Nm Loctite ® 2701™
(33.9 lbf ft)
46