KTM 450 EXC-F 2017 Repair Manual page 36

6 FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP
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6.11.3 Disassembling the cartridge
Remove the cartridge.
Remove dust boot
8 .
Remove fork protector ring
f) .
• Info
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The fork protector ring does not necessarily need to be removed for repair
work.
Remove lock ring
€) .
Info
The lock ring has a beveled end where a screwdriver can be applied.
Warm up outer tube in area
0
of the lower sliding bushing.
Guidel ine
I
50
oc
(122 °F)
Pull the outer tube from the inner tube with a jerk.
Info
Lower sliding bushing
0
must be pulled from its bearing seat.
Remove upper sliding bushing
41) .
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Without using a tool , pull the stack slightly apart by hand.
- Take off lower sliding bushing
0 .
- Take off support ring
«8.
- Take off seal ring
48 .
- Take off lock ring
€) .
- Take off dust boot
fj .
Unclamp the fork leg.
Preparatory work
Disassemble the fork legs. (0 p. 32)
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