Adjusting The Steering Head Bearing Play - KTM 250 EXC 2023 Owner's Manual

12.14

Adjusting the steering head bearing play

Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
(All standard models)
–
Loosen screws
–
Loosen and retighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top steering
head
–
Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple
S04881-10 clamp to avoid stresses.
–
Tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
–
Tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top steering
stem
(All special models)
–
Loosen screws
–
Loosen and retighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top steering
head
–
Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple
clamp to avoid stresses.
S03478-10
–
Tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
–
Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top
steering stem
Finishing work
–
Check the steering head bearing for play. (
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 12
1 2
and .
3
.
M20x1.5
1
.
M8
2
.
M8
1 2
. Remove screw .
3
.
M20x1.5
1
.
M8
2 .
M8 17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
p. 64)
12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
Loctite ® 243™
p. 74)
p. 64)
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