KTM 690 LC4 - Dismounting and Mounting the Rear Wheel

Dismounting and mounting the rear wheel
Special stands are required to dismount the wheels to make sure the motorcycle is securely
fixed. The stands shown in the illustration can be found in the KTM Power Parts catalog.
Mount the rear stand. Make sure the stand rests on solid ground and is correctly mounted.
The rear wheel should not touch the ground
Unscrew the collar nut [1], remove the chain tensioner [2], hold the rear wheel while you
pull out the wheel spindle [3]. Push the rear wheel forward as far as possible and remove
the chain from the rear sprocket. Pull back the rear wheel together with the brake caliper
support [4] until the brake caliper support can be tilted to the side. Carefully lift the rear
wheel out of the swing arm.
– Do not operate the rear brake when the rear wheel has been dismounted.
– Always place the wheel on the ground with the brake disc pointing upwards. Otherwise
the brake disc may be damaged.
– If the axle is dismounted, clean the thread of the wheel spindle and collar nut thoroughly
and apply a new coat of grease (Motorex Long Term 2000) to prevent the thread from
jamming.
NOTE:
If the rear wheel has been dismounted, you should also check the shock absorption rubber.
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