KTM 690 ENDURO EU 2008 User Manual

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8.18Assembling the piston rod
– Check the damper. ( p. 41)
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– Clamp the piston rod with the heim joint in a vise.
– Mount rubber buffer  and locking cap .
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– Position special tool  on the piston rod.
Mounting sleeve (T1515) ( p. 223)
– Grease the seal ring and push seal ring retainer  on to the piston rod.
Lubricant (T625) ( p. 211)
– Remove the special tool.
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– Mount supporting plate  with the rounded side facing downward.
– Mount the compression shim stack  with the smaller shims facing downward.
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– Sand both sides of the piston on a surface plate using 1200-grit sandpaper.
– Clean the piston.
– Assemble the piston.
Info
The piston is the same on both sides.
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– Mount the rebound shim stack  with the smaller shims facing upward.
– Install supporting plate .
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– Mount and tighten nut .
Guideline
Piston rod nut M12x1 40 Nm
(29.5 lbf ft)

KTM 690 ENDURO EU 2008 Specifications

General

Brand	KTM
Model	690 ENDURO EU 2008
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English

Summary

Front Fork and Triple Clamp Maintenance

Adjusting Front Fork Damping

Removing and Installing Fork Legs

Detailed steps for removing and installing the front fork legs.

Disassembling and Assembling Fork Components

Checking and Adjusting Steering Head Bearing Play

Rear Suspension and Swingarm Maintenance

Adjusting Shock Absorber Damping

Shock Absorber Servicing

Removing and Installing Shock Absorber

Detailed steps for removing and installing the rear shock absorber.

Front Wheel Maintenance

Front Wheel Removal and Installation

Detailed steps for removing and installing the front wheel.

Brake Disc Checks

Rear Wheel Maintenance

Rear Wheel Removal and Installation

Detailed steps for removing and installing the rear wheel.

Battery and Wiring Harness Maintenance

Battery Procedures

Adjusting Engine Characteristic

Brake System Maintenance

Front Brake System Maintenance

Procedures for front brake linings, lever, and fluid.

Rear Brake System Maintenance

Procedures for rear brake linings, lever, and fluid.

Engine Removal and Installation

Engine Removal Procedures

Detailed steps for removing the engine from the motorcycle.

Engine Installation Procedures

Detailed steps for installing the engine into the motorcycle.

Engine Disassembly Procedures

Engine Component Disassembly

Engine Work on Individual Parts

Work on Engine Case Sections

Detailed procedures for working on the right and left engine case sections.

Crankshaft and Balancer Shaft Procedures

Procedures related to crankshaft and balancer shaft inspection and replacement.

Clutch and Transmission Component Work

Engine Assembly Procedures

Transmission Shafts Assembly

Crankshaft and Balancer Shaft Installation

Procedure for installing the crankshaft and balancer shaft.

Engine Case, Oil Pumps, Locking Lever Installation

Procedures for installing engine case, oil pumps, and locking lever.

Clutch Cage, Crankshaft Sensor, Timing Chain Installation

Engine Timing and Piston Installation

Procedures for setting engine timing and installing the piston.

Cylinder Head and Camshaft Installation

Procedures for installing the cylinder head and camshafts.

Timing Chain Tensioner and Valve Clearance

Procedures for installing timing chain tensioner and adjusting valve clearance.

Lubrication System Maintenance

Oil Circuit and Engine Oil Level Check

Diagram of oil circuit and procedure for checking engine oil level.

Engine Oil Pressure Check

Procedure for checking the engine oil pressure.

Engine Oil and Filter Change

Steps for changing engine oil, filter, and cleaning oil screens.

Throttle Valve Body Settings

Checking and Adjusting Motor Drive Basic Setting

Flashing EFI/EPT Control Unit

Coding EFI/EPT Control Unit

Service Schedule

Maintenance Intervals and Tasks