Dismounting The Engine - 990 Super Duke R - KTM 990 Adventure Repair Manual

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Dismounting the engine - 990 Super Duke R

NOTE: the procedure for dismounting and mounting the engine is the
same as the procedure used for the 950 Adventure; the only deviations
are in the preparatory work:
– Remove the spoiler and tank side covers.
– Remove the holder for the seat.
– Disconnect the fuel hose connection (see Chapter 8), remove the
front tank screw, pull off the vent line
– Disconnect the plug-in connections.
– Disconnect the fuel supply line, loosen the tank fixation at the rear
and take off the tank.
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To prevent damage to the tank, place it on a surface covered with a
cloth.
– Take off both side covers of the air filter box, loosen the hose clamps
of the throttle body and remove the fuel line
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– Expose the plug-in connection
disconnect it.
– Fold the throttle body up toward the front and secure it on the
handlebar using a wire or rubber band; the throttle body does not
need to be removed completely.
NOTE: The lower section of the air filter box must be raised slightly to
make room for the plug-in connection
– Unscrew the ball joints from the shift rod and the foot brake lever,
remove both footrest screws on the left and right.
– Mount the fixing bolts of assembly stand 625.29.055.000 into the
lower screw holes and tighten.
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– Press down on the back of the assembly sand to jack up the
motorcycle.
– Drain the coolant out of the radiator and engine: see Chapter 12.
– Drain the engine oil out of the oil tank and engine: see Chapter 12.
– Disconnect the coolant hoses at the joint
clamps (special pliers 600.29.057.100).
CAUTION !
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of the throttle body and
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of the throttle body.
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by loosening the hose
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