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KTM 500 EXC - Removing the Front Fender; Installing the Front Fender; Removing the Shock Absorber; Installing the Shock Absorber

KTM 500 EXC
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11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 52
11.16 Removing the front fender
101345-10
Remove screws 1. Remove the front fender.
Make sure the spacers remain in place.
11.17 Installing the front fender
101345-10
Ensure that the spacers are mounted in the fender.
Position the front fender. Mount and tighten screws 1.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
Info
Make sure the holding lugs engage in the start number plate or headlight
mask.
11.18 Removing the shock absorber x
Preparatory work
Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 45)
S00030-10
Main work
Remove screw 1 and lower the rear wheel with the swing arm as far as possible
without blocking the rear wheel. Fix the rear wheel in this position.
Remove screw 2, push splash protector 3 to the side, and remove the shock
absorber.
11.19 Installing the shock absorber x
S00030-11
Main work
Push splash protector 1 to the side and position the shock absorber. Mount and
tighten screw 2.
Guideline
Screw, top shock absorber M12 80 Nm
(59 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
2701
Mount and tighten screw 3.
Guideline
Screw, bottom shock
absorber
M12 80 Nm
(59 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
2701
Info
The heim joint for the shock absorber at the swing arm 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. 45)

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