Checking The Rear Hub Rubber Dampers - KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE Owner's Manual

15 WHEELS, TIRES
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Checking the rear hub rubber dampers

Info
The engine power is transmitted from the rear sprocket to the rear wheel via 6 rubber dampers. The rubber dampers wear out dur-
ing operation. If the rubber dampers are not changed in time, the rear sprocket carrier and the rear hub will be damaged.
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Position wheel speed sensor
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Remaining chassis screws
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Operate the foot brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings are in contact with the
brake disc and there is a pressure point.
M00848-11
Preparatory work
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Raise the vehicle with the center stand. (
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Remove the rear wheel.
Main work
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Lay the rear wheel on a workbench with the rear sprocket facing upwards and insert the
wheel spindle in the hub.
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Check the rear sprocket play
Info
Measure the play on the outside of the rear sprocket.
Play in rubber dampers, rear wheel
M00838-10
 in the drill hole.

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M6
p. 113)
( p. 170)

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≤ 5 mm (≤ 0.2 in)
174
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)