Removing The Rear Shock Absorber - KTM 450 XC Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Removing the rear shock absorber

9.11
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Measure the overall spring length when not under tension.
Info
The spring preload
unloaded and when it is installed.
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Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring to measurement .
Guideline
Spring preload
Standard
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Tighten the lock nut and the adjusting ring.
Info
The adjusting ring
ring too tightly to avoid damaging the thread.
If you increase the spring preload, you should also slightly increase the rebound
damping.
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Install the rear shock absorber.
400363-11
x
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Jack up the vehicle. (
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Remove the rear fender. (
is the difference in length between the spring when it is

3 mm (0.12 in)
is made of plastic. Therefore, do not lock the adjusting

x ( p. 80)
p. 66)
p. 140)
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