Servicing The Shock Absorber - KTM 2008 690 SMC EU Repair Manual

04/SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM

Servicing the shock absorber

7.11
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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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, fuel tank, bottom
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Repeat the operation on the opposite side.
300564-11
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Lift the rear fairing.
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Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, main silencer
holder on fuel tank
300563-11
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Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, side cover
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Mount the side cover. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. (
300562-11
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. (
201239-01
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M8
.
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M8 25 Nm
(18.4 lbf ft)
.
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M5
p. 55)
p. 10)
p. 35)
p. 35)
p. 36)
p. 37)
p. 38)
p. 39)
p. 40)
p. 41)
p. 45)
34
20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
Loctite ® 243™
2 Nm (1.5 lbf ft)