Removing The Heim Joint - KTM 250 EXC TPI 2019 Repair Manual

9 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
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Removing the heim joint

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Measure the diameter of the piston rod.
Piston rod
Diameter
» If the measured value is smaller than the specified value:
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Replace the piston rod.
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Measure the run-out of the piston rod.
Piston rod
Run-out
» If the measured value is greater than the specified value:
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Replace the piston rod.
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Check the piston rod for damage and wear.
» If there is damage or wear:
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Replace the piston rod.
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Check the piston rings for damage and wear.
» If damage or a bronze-colored surface is visible:
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Replace the piston rings.
Condition
The shock absorber has been removed.
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Clamp the shock absorber into the vise.
Guideline
Use soft jaws.
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Remove both collar bushings
cial tool.
Drift (T120) ( p. 372)
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Press the heim joint against a lock ring using the special tool.
Pressing tool (T1207S) (
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Remove second lock ring
≥ 17.95 mm (≥ 0.7067 in)
≤ 0.03 mm (≤ 0.0012 in)
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of the heim joint with a spe-
p. 373)
2
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