Assembling The Cartridge - KTM 450 SX-F EU Repair Manual

Ol/FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP
201159-10
201160-11
Assamblinllha cartrid
• Info
31
- Mou nt spri ng
- Mount compression shim stack with the smaller washer facing downward.
- Grind the rebound piston on both sides on a surface plate with 1200 grit sandpa-
per.
- Clean the rebound piston.
- Wrap the piston ring around the shaft of a screwdriver before mounting.
- Mount the piston ring.
- Lubricate the piston ring.
1
Fork oil (SAE 5)
(or
p. 224)
- Mou nt rebou nd piston
Guideline
View
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- Mount rebound shim stack
• Info
Rebound piston from above
Rebound piston from below
I
Align triangular shims precisely with the opening of the rebound piston.
- Mount and tighten new nut with the collar facing downward.
Guideline
1
Rebound nut
1
M6xO.5
15
Nm (3.7 Ibf ft)
• Info
I
Do not turn the triangular shims.
- Secure the nut by locking.
- Take out the piston rod.
I
The steps are identical for both fork legs.
Preliminary work
- Check the fork legs.
(or
p. 23)
- Assemble the screw cap with the membrane holder.
(or
p. 29)
- Assemble the piston rod.
(or
p. 30)