KTM Freeride 350 - Greasing the Steering Head Bearing; Removing the Shock Absorber; Installing the Shock Absorber

SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 43
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Main work
– Loosen screws 1. Remove screw 2.
– Loosen and retighten screw 3.
Guideline
Screw, top steering head M20x1.5 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
– Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid strains.
– Tighten screws 1.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 22 Nm
(16.2 lbf ft)
– Mount and tighten screw 2.
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
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Subsequent work
– Check the steering head bearing play. ( p. 42)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 37)
10.13Greasing the steering head bearing x
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Remove the lower triple clamp. x ( p. 40)
–
Install the lower triple clamp. x ( p. 40)
10.14Removing the shock absorber x
Preliminary work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 37)
– Fold the seat up. ( p. 44)
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Main work
– Loosen screw 1 but do not remove it.
– Remove screw 2 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 3.
– Push splash protector 4 to the side and remove the shock absorber.
10.15Installing the shock absorber x
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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)
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– Mount and tighten screw 3.
Guideline
Screw, bottom shock
absorber
M12 80 Nm
(59 lbf ft)
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