Checking The Fork Legs - KTM 2008 690 SMC EU Repair Manual

01/FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP

Checking the fork legs

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Heat up the outer tube in area
Guideline
50 °C (122 °F)
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Pull the outer tube of the fork off of the inner tube with a jerk.
Info
The lower sliding bushing
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Remove the upper sliding bushing
Info
Without using tools, carefully pull the stack apart by hand.
200658-12
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Take off the lower sliding bushing
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Take off support ring
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Take off seal ring
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Take off lock ring
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Take off dust boot
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Condition
The fork legs have been disassembled.
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Check the inner tube and the axle clamp for damage.
» If damage is found:
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Replace the inner tube.
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Measure the external diameter of the inner tube in several places.
External diameter of inner tube
» If the measured value is less than the specified value:
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Replace the inner tube.
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of the lower sliding bushings.
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must be pulled from its bearing seat.
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47.975... 48.005 mm (1.88878...
1.88996 in)
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