Checking The Damper; Removing The Heim Joint - KTM 450 SX-F EU Repair Manual

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Condition
The damper has been disassembled.
- Measure the inside diameter on both ends and in the middle of the damper car-
tridge.
Damper cartridge
Diameter
S 50.08 mm (S 1.9716 in)
• If the measured value is greater than the specified value:
- Change the damper cartridge.
- Check the damper cartridge for damage and wear.
• If there is damage or wear:
- Change the damper cartridge.
- Check the heim joint for damage and wear.
• If there is damage or wear:
- Change the heim joint.
- Measure the diameter of the piston rod.
Piston rod
Diameter
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2:
17.95
mm
(2:
0.7067 in)
• If the measured value is less than the specified value:
- Change the piston rod.
- Measure the run-{lut of the piston rod.
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Piston rod
Run-out
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S 0.02 mm (S 0.0008 in)
• If the measured value is greater than the specified value:
- Change the piston rod.
- Check the piston rod for damage and wear.
• If there is damage or wear:
- Change the piston rod.
- Check the piston rings for damage and wear.
• If damage or a bronze-eolored surface is visible:
- Change the piston.
Condition
The shock absorber has been removed.
- Clamp the shock absorber in the vise using soft jaws for protection.
- Remove the collar bushing of the heim joint.
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Pin (Tl20)
( r
p. 235)
- Turn the shock absorber and remove the second collar bushing of the heim joint.
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