Checking The Play Of The Steering Head Bearing; Adjusting The Steering Head Bearing Play (Exc-F Eu/Au) - KTM 500 EXC-F 2018 Owner's Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
12.13
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Checking the play of the steering head bearing

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.)
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.
H01167-01
Adjusting the steering head bearing play
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the 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.
Play should not be detectable on the steering head bear-
ing.
» If there is detectable play:
(EXC‑F EU/AU)
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Adjust the steering head bearing play.
(EXC‑F Six Days)
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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:
(EXC‑F EU/AU)
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Adjust the steering head bearing play.
(EXC‑F Six Days)
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Adjust the steering head bearing play.
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Check the steering head bearing and replace if neces-
sary.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
(EXC‑F EU/AU)
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
p. 62)
( p. 72)
( p. 73)
( p. 72)
( p. 73)
p. 62)
p. 62)