KTM SX-E 3 2024 - Removing the Shock Absorber; Installing the Shock Absorber

SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 13
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13.18 Removing the shock absorber
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 46)
M02070-10
Main work
(SX‑E 3)
– Note the installation position of the shock absorber.
–
Pull brake line
1
out of the holder.
–
Remove screw
2
and lower the link fork carefully.
–
Remove screw
3
, push splash protector
4
to the side,
and remove the shock absorber.
M02022-10
(SX‑E 5)
– Note the installation position of the shock absorber.
–
Pull brake line
1
out of the holder.
–
Remove screw
2
and lower the link fork carefully.
–
Remove screw
3
, push splash protector
4
to the side,
and remove the shock absorber.
13.19 Installing the shock absorber
Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the suspension setting may seriously alter the handling characteris-
tic.
– Make sure your child rides slowly to start with after making adjustments in order that he or she can
assess the new handling characteristic.
M02070-11
Main work
(SX‑E 3)
–
Push splash protector
1
to the side.
–
Mount the shock absorber with screw
2
.
Guideline
If necessary, observe the installation position noted dur-
ing removal.
Screw, top
shock absorber
M10x42 45 Nm (33.2 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
–
Lift the link fork, mount screw
3
and tighten it.
Guideline
Screw, bottom
shock absorber
M10x52 45 Nm (33.2 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
–
Attach brake line
4
to the holder.