Adjusting The Steering Head Bearing Play - Ducati MONSTER 821 Workshop Manual

Adjusting the steering head bearing play

Excessive handlebar play or shaking fork in the steering head indicate that the play of the steering head
bearings requires adjustment. Proceed as follows:
loosen the clamp screw (1) that holds the steering tube to the steering head.
Slacken the clamp screws (2) securing the steering head to both fork legs.
Using the special tool part no. 88713.1058 lock the ring nut (3) to a torque of 30 Nm ±5%.
Push the steering head against the ring nut (3) and tighten the screws (1) to a torque of 18Nm ±5% and
screws (2) to a torque of 24Nm ±5%.
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