KTM 450 SMR 2021 - Installing the Front Wheel

WHEELS, TIRES 13
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13.2 Installing the front wheel
Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the brake discs reduces the braking effect.
– Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease.
– Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when necessary.
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– Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear.
» If the wheel bearing is damaged or worn:
– Change front wheel bearing.
–
Clean and grease shaft seal rings
1
and contact surfaces
A
of the spacers.
Long-life grease ( p. 128)
– Insert the spacers.
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Insert the wide spacer on the brake disc side.
Insert the narrow spacer on the opposite side.
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– Clean and grease the wheel spindle.
Long-life grease ( p. 128)
– Position the front wheel and insert the wheel spindle.
–
Mount and tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, front wheel
spindle
M24x1.5 45 Nm (33.2 lbf ft)
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–
Position the brake caliper. Mount screws
3
with washers
4
but do not tighten yet.
The brake linings are correctly positioned.
– Operate the hand brake lever repeatedly until the brake lin-
ings are in contact with the brake disc and there is a pressure
point. Secure the hand brake lever in the activated position.
The brake caliper straightens.
–
Tighten screws
3
.
Guideline
Screw, front
brake caliper
M10 45 Nm (33.2 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
– Remove the locking piece of the hand brake lever.