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

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Adjusting the steering head bearing play

S05338-10
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.
Play should not be detectable on the steering head bearing.
» If there is detectable play:
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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.
It must be possible to move the handlebar easily over the
entire steering range. There should be no detectable detent
positions.
» If detent positions are detected:
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Adjust the steering head bearing play.
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Check the steering head bearing and adjust if neces-
sary.
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. (
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Take off the handlebar cushion.
Main work
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1
Loosen screws .
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2
Remove screw .
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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 stresses.
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top M8
steering stem
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1
Tighten screws .
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
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Check the steering head bearing play. (
Finishing work
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Mount the handlebar cushion.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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M20x1.5 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
2
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20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
Loctite
M8 17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
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