KTM 76912955544 Manual Del Usario página 40

5 ASSEMBLY
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Position the shock absorber in the special tool.
Spring compressor (T14050S)
Info
Use the suitable ring of the special tool with the
smallest possible inside diameter.
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Compress the spring.
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Mount original half washers
501005-01
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Release the spring. Remove the shock absorber from the
special tool.
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Clamp the shock absorber into the vise.
Guideline
Use soft jaws.
Alternative 1
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Tension the spring by turning the adjusting ring to the pre-
scribed value.
Guideline
Hook wrench (90129051000)
501006-01
Alternative 2
Warning
Danger of accident Modifications to the suspen-
sion setting may seriously alter the handling cha-
racteristic.
Extreme modifications to the suspension setting
may cause a serious deterioration in the handling
characteristic and overload components.
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Tension the spring to the length measured during disas-
sembly by turning the adjusting ring.
Hook wrench (90129051000)
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Tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, shock absor-
ber adjusting ring
Final steps
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Install the shock absorber (see repair manual).
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Install the rear right side cover (see repair manual).
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Install the rear left side cover (see repair manual).
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Install the rear fairing (see repair manual).
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Install the air filter box (see repair manual).
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Mount the side cover (see Owner's Manual).
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Mount the seat (see Owner's Manual).
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Only make adjustments within the recommen-
ded range.
Ride slowly to start with after making adjust-
ments to get the feel of the new handling cha-
racteristic.
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M5 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)