Checking Steering Head Bearing Play - KTM 300 EXC Owner's Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Checking steering head bearing play

Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrect steering head bearing play impairs the handling characteristic and dam-
ages components.
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Correct incorrect steering head bearing play immediately. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad
to help.)
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8
Tighten screw .
Guideline
Screw, top steering
stem
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9
Tighten screws .
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
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Position the brake caliper, and mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, front M8
brake caliper
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Mount the cable ties.
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Position the brake line, the wiring harness, and the clamp.
Mount and tighten screws
Finishing work
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Mount the handlebar cushion.
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Install front fender. ( p. 64)
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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 steering head bearing play. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Check the headlight setting. (
M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
25 Nm (18.4 lbf ft)
Loctite
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( p. 97)
p. 106)
p. 62)
p. 56)
p. 108)
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