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KTM 450 EXC - Installing the Shock Absorber

KTM 450 EXC
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12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 64
Guideline
Screw, bottom shock
absorber
M12 80 Nm
(59 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
2701™
Info
The heim joint for the shock absorber at the swingarm is Teflon-coated. It
must not be greased with grease or with other lubricants. Lubricants dis-
solve the Teflon coating, thereby drastically reducing the service life.
Finishing work
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 50)
12.21 Removing the seat
101346-10
Remove screw
.
Lift up the seat at the rear, pull it back and then remove it from above.
12.22 Mounting the seat
K00075-01
Mount the front the seat on to the collar bushing of the fuel tank, lower it at the
rear and simultaneously push it forward.
Make sure that the seat is correctly locked in.
Mount and tighten the screw of the seat fixing.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
12.23 Removing the air filter box cover
K00076-10
Pull off the air filter box cover in
area sideways and remove it toward the front.
12.24 Installing the air filter box cover
K00076-11
Insert the air filter box cover into rear area
and clip it into front area
.

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