KTM 2008 690 SMC EU - Filling the Damper with Nitrogen; Installing the Spring

04/SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM 45
300600-10
– Mount and tighten screw .
Guideline
Filling port screw M10x1 14 Nm
(10.3 lbf ft)
7.21Filling the damper with nitrogen
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– Clamp the damper in the vise using soft jaws.
– Mount special tool  on the damper connector.
Filling adapter (T1516) ( p. 219)
Info
The piston rod is fully extended.
– Connect the filling cylinder to connector .
Filling gas - nitrogen
300425-11
– Adjust pressure regulator .
Guideline
Gas pressure 10 bar (145 psi)
300599-10
– Open valve .
– Fill the damper for at least 15 seconds.
Guideline
Gas pressure 10 bar (145 psi)
Info
Watch the pressure regulator dial.
Make sure that the damper is filled to the specified pressure.
– Close the valve.
– Close the filling cylinder.
– Remove the special tool.
Filling adapter (T1516) ( p. 219)
– Install the cap.
7.22Installing the spring
300580-11
– Clamp the damper in the vise using soft jaws.
– Install retaining ring  and turn it down as far as possible.
The collar points to the adjusting ring.
– Mount adjusting ring  and turn it down as far as possible.
The collar points to the spring.
– Measure the overall spring length without a load.
– Mount the spring.