KTM Freeride E-SX - Removing the Shock Absorber; Installing the Shock Absorber

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 62
12.18 Removing the shock absorber
Preparatory work
– Deactivate the vehicle. ( p. 37)
– Fold the seat up. ( p. 63)
– Remove the KTM PowerPack. ( p. 94)
– Mount the covering cap. ( p. 64)
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 49)
C00701-10
Main work
–
Remove screw

.
–
Remove screw

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

.
–
Push the splash protector

to the side and remove the shock absorber.
12.19 Installing the shock absorber
C00701-11
Main work
–
Push splash protector

to the side and position the shock absorber.
–
Mount and tighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, top shock absorber M12 80 Nm
(59 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
2701™
–
Mount and tighten screw

.
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, nor with any other lubricants. Lubricants
dissolve the Teflon coating, thereby drastically reducing the service life.
–
Mount and tighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, upper subframe M10 45 Nm
(33.2 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 49)
– Install the KTM PowerPack. ( p. 94)
– Lock the seat. ( p. 63)