Removing The Rear Shock Absorber - KTM 525 XC ATV EU 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 to specified measurement by turning the adjusting ring.
Guideline
Spring preload
Comfort
Standard
Sport
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Tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring
Info
If you increase the spring preload, you should also slightly increase the rebound
damping.
400363-11
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Install the rear shock absorber.
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

.

x ( p. 85)
p. 72)
p. 142)
0 mm
3 mm
3 mm
M6 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
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