Checking The Steering Head Bearing Play; Adjusting The Steering Head Bearing Play - Husqvarna FE 450 2016 Owner's Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
12.11

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 Husqvarna Motorcycles workshop will be glad to
help.)
Info
If the bike is ridden with play in the steering head bearing, the bearing and the bearing seats in the frame can become dam-
aged over time.
12.12

Adjusting the steering head bearing play

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Install the front wheel.
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Install the headlight mask with the headlight. (
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Check that the wiring harness, throttle cables, and brake and clutch lines can
move freely and are routed correctly.
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Check the steering head bearing play. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Check the headlight setting. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Move the fork legs to and fro
in the direction of travel.
No play should be noticeable in the steering head bearing.
» If there is noticeable play present:
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Adjust the steering head bearing play.
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Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steering range.
The handlebar must be able to move easily over the entire steering range. No
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resting locations should be noticeable.
» If click positions are noticeable:
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Adjust the steering head bearing play.
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Check the steering head bearing and replace if required.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
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Loosen screws
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Loosen and retighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top steering head
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Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid strains.
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Tighten screws
Guideline
H00219-10
Screw, top triple clamp
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Locate and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem
Finishing work
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Check the steering head bearing play. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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p. 88)
p. 42)
p. 42)
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. Remove screw .
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M20x1.5
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M8
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M8
p. 86)
p. 47)
p. 42)
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( p. 47)
p. 42)
12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
Loctite
17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
p. 47)
p. 42)
47
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