Adjusting The Steering Head Bearing Play (Exc-F Eu, Xcf-W); Adjusting The Steering Head Bearing Play (Exc-F Six Days Eu) - KTM 450 EXC-F 2023 Owner's Manual

12.14 Adjusting the steering head bearing play
12.15 Adjusting the steering head bearing play
(EXC‑F EU, XCF‑W)
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Adjust the steering head bearing play.
(EXC‑F SIX DAYS EU)
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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, XCF‑W)
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
Main work
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Loosen screws
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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.
K01336-10
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Tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
–
Tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top steering
stem
Finishing work
–
Check steering head bearing play. (
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
(EXC‑F SIX DAYS EU)
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
Main work
–
Loosen screws
–
Remove screw
–
Loosen and retighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top steering
head
–
Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp
V01795-10
to avoid stresses.
–
Tighten screws
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 12
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M20x1.5 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
1
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M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
2
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M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
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2
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3
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M20x1.5 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
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