Servicing The Shock Absorber; Removing The Spring - KTM 2011 690 SMC EU Repair Manual

8 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
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Servicing the shock absorber

Caution
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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Removing the spring

Condition
The shock absorber has been removed.
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Remove the spring. (
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Dismantle the damper. (
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Disassemble the piston rod. (
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Check the damper. (
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Remove the heim joint. (
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Install the heim joint. (
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Assemble the piston rod. (
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Assemble the damper. (
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Install the spring. (
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Condition
The shock absorber has been removed.
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Clamp the shock absorber in the vise using soft jaws for protection.
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Measure and note spring length in preloaded state.
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Loosen retaining ring
Hook wrench (T106S) (
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Turn the retaining ring and adjusting ring until the spring is fully relieved of ten-
sion.
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Remove spring retainer
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Take off spring
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and the adjusting ring with the special tool.
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with the retaining ring and adjusting ring
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