Assembling The Tap Compression - KTM 690 Enduro R EU 2012 Repair Manual

6 FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP
6.14

Assembling the tap compression

Info
The steps are identical for both fork legs.
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Measure the run-out of the inner tube.
Run-out of inner tube
» If the measured value is greater than the specified value:
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Replace the inner tube.
200685-10
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Check the outer tube for damage.
» If damage is found:
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Replace the outer tube.
200632-10
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Check the surface of the sliding bushings.
» If the bronze-colored layer
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Replace the sliding bushings.
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Check the spring length.
Guideline
Spring length with preload spacer(s)
» If the measured value is greater than the specified value:
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Reduce the strength of the pretensioning bushes.
» If the measured value is less than the specified value:
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Increase the strength of the preload spacers.
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Mount O-ring
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Lubricate the O-ring.
Lubricant (T158) (
201484-11
under sliding layer
A
.
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p. 212)
≤ 0.20 mm (≤ 0.0079 in)
is visible:
B
472 mm (18.58 in)
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