KTM SX-E 5 2021 - Shock Absorber Installation and Removal

13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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H01428-11
–
Position front fender. Mount and tighten screws
2
.
Guideline
Screw, fender M6 6 Nm (4.4 lbf ft)
13.18 Removing the shock absorber
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 45)
M01672-10
Main work
– 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.
– Ride slowly to start with after making adjustments to get the feel of the new handling characteristic.
M01672-11
Main work
–
Push splash protector
1
to the side.
–
Mount the shock absorber with screw
2
.
Guideline
If necessary, observe the installation position noted during
removal.
Screw, top
shock absorber
M10 45 Nm (33.2 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
–
Lift the link fork, mount screw
3
and tighten it.
Guideline
Screw, bottom
shock absorber
M10 45 Nm (33.2 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
–
Attach brake line
4
to the holder.
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 45)