Lubricating The Steering Head Bearing; Removing The Front Fender - KTM 500 EXC F 2024 Owner's Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
12.15
12.16
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Lubricating the steering head bearing

H02387-01

Removing the front fender

V00340-10
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
(500 EXC‑F SIX DAYS US)
–
1
Tighten screws .
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
–
2
Tighten screw .
Guideline
Screw, top steering
stem
Finishing work
–
Check the steering head bearing for play. (
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
–
Remove the lower triple clamp.
–
Install the lower triple clamp.
Info
The steering head bearing is cleaned and lubricated in
the course of removal and installation of the lower triple
clamp.
Preparatory work
–
Remove the headlight mask with the headlight. (
Main work
–
1
Remove screws .
M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
p. 67)
p. 60)
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p. 114)