KTM Freeride 250 R EU Repair Manual page 28

6 FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP
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Mount the special tool on the cartridge.
Support tool (T14026) (
Info
The special tool must be used in order that the adjustment tube is not
raised. Otherwise, oil will reach the piston rod.
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Slide the cartridge into the inner tube.
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Mount and tighten compression holder
Guideline
Compression holder
Info
If the cartridge turns as well, press the piston rod slightly to the side.
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Clamp the fork vertically.
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Refill with fork oil.
Fork oil per fork
leg
Info
Pull out and push in the piston rod several times to bleed air from the car-
tridge.
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Remove pin
Support tool (T14026) (
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Pull out the piston rod. Mount spring. Reinstall the pin.
Guideline
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 65... 75 kg (143...
165 lb.)
Weight of rider: 75... 85 kg (165...
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187 lb.)
Weight of rider: 85... 95 kg (187...
209 lb.)
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Pull the spring down. Place the special tool on the hexagonal part.
Open-end wrench (T14032) (
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Remove the special tool.
Support tool (T14026) (
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Clamp the special tool in the bench vise.
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Grease the threads of the piston rod.
Lubricant (T159) (
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Grease the upper edge
Lubricant (T158) (
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Screw the screw cap with the preload spacers on to the piston rod.
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p. 212)
8
390 ml
(13.19 fl. oz.)
of the special tool.
C
p. 212)
p. 212)
p. 212)
p. 204)
of the piston rod.
D
p. 204)
.
M29x1 35 Nm
(25.8 lbf ft)
Fork oil (SAE 4) (48601166S1)
( p. 202)
4.4 N/mm (25.1 lb/in)
4.6 N/mm (26.3 lb/in)
4.8 N/mm (27.4 lb/in)
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