Lubricating The Steering Head Bearing - KTM 350 SX-F 2023 Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Lubricating the steering head bearing

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Guideline
Screw, top M8
steering stem
–
1
Tighten screws .
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
(350 XC‑F US Factory Edition)
–
1
Loosen screws .
–
2
Remove screw .
–
Loosen and retighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top steering
head
–
Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple
clamp to avoid stresses.
–
Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top M8
steering stem
–
1
Tighten screws .
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
–
Check the steering head bearing play. (
Finishing work
–
Mount the handlebar cushion.
–
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.
20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
Loctite ® 243™
M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
3
.
M20x1.5 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
2
.
20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
Loctite 243™
®
M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
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