Servicing The Shock Absorber; Removing The Spring - KTM 350 EXC-F EU Repair Manual

9 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
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Servicing the shock absorber

Caution
Danger of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
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The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided.
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Removing the spring

Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Condition
The shock absorber has been removed.
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Remove the spring. (
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Disassemble the damper. (
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Disassemble the piston rod. (
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Disassemble the seal ring retainer. (
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Check the damper. (
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Disassemble the rebound adjuster. (
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Remove the heim joint. (
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Install the heim joint. (
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Assemble the rebound adjuster. (
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Assemble the seal ring retainer. (
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Assemble the piston rod. (
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Assemble the damper. (
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Install the spring. (
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The shock absorber has been demounted.
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Clamp the shock absorber in a bench vise using soft jaws.
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Measure and note down the spring length in a preloaded state.
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Loosen screw
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Turn the adjusting ring until the spring is no longer under tension.
Hook wrench (T106S) (
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Remove O-ring
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Remove spring retainer
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Remove the spring.
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