Checking The Steering Head Bearing Play - KTM 990 Adventure Baja Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.5

Checking the steering head bearing play

Warning
Danger of accidents Unstable vehicle handling from incorrect steering head bearing play.
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Adjust the steering head bearing play without delay. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Info
If the vehicle is operated for a lengthy period with play in the steering head bearing, the bearings and the bearing seats in the
frame can become damaged over time.
Universal oil spray (
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Press the dust boots back into their normal position.
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Remove excess oil.
Finishing work
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Raise the vehicle off of the center stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the vehicle using the center stand. (
Main work
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Bear down on the rear of the vehicle or raise it on the underride guard.
The front wheel is not in contact with the ground.
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Move the fork legs back and forth in
the direction of travel.
Play should not be detectable on the steering head bearing.
» If there is no detectable play:
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Adjust the steering head bearing play.
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