KTM 450 SX-F EU Repair Manual page 66

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- Install the seal ring bearer and push it under the ring groove.
- Mou nt lock ri ng
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Do not scratch the inner surface.
- Pull out the piston rod so that the seal ring retainer rests against the lock ring.
- Mount locking cap of the damper cartridge.
- Bleed and fill the damper. ( .. p. 67)
- Fill the damper with nitrogen. ( .. p. 69)
- Mount rubber cap of the reservoir.
Alternative 1
- Turn adjusting screw clockwise with a screwdriver up to the last perceptible
click.
- Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Compression damping, low-speed
Comfort 17 clicks
Standard 15 clicks
Sport 13 clicks
- Turn adjusting screw all the way clockwise with a socket wrench.
- Turn back counterclockwise by the number of turns corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Compression damping, high-speed
Comfort 2.5 turns
Standard 2 turns
Sport
1.5 turns
- Turn adjusting screw clockwise up to the last perceptible click.
- Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort 17 clicks
Standard 15 clicks
Sport 13 clicks