Removing Th E Heim Joint - KTM 790 Adventure R 2019 Repair Manual

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SHOCK ABSORBER, LINK FORK 9
- Check the piston rings for damage and wear.
• If damage or a bronze-colored surface is visible:
- Replace the pist on rings.
Condition
The shock absorber has been removed.
- Clamp the shock absorber into the vise.
Guideline
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Use soft jaws.
- Remove both collar bushings
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of the heim joi nt with a spe-
cial tool.
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Drift (T120) (1..,. p. 482)
- Remove seal rings
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on both sides.
- Press heim joi nt
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to the side.
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Pressing tool (T1207S) ( p. 482)
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The heim joint rests against a lock ring.
- Remove second lock ring
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- Place special tool
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underneath and press out heim joint
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using special tool
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Pressing tool (T1207S) ( p. 482)
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