Adjusting The Play Of The Steering Head Bearing - KTM 300 EXC Owner's Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
12.14

Adjusting the play of the steering head bearing

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.
No play should be noticeable in the steering head bearing.
» If there is noticeable play present:
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Adjust the play of the steering head bearing.
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Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steering range.
The handlebar must be able to move easily over the entire steering range. There
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should be no perceptible detent positions.
» If detent positions are noticeable:
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Adjust the play of the steering head bearing.
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Check the steering head bearing and replace if required.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
Main work
(EXC EU/AU)
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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 strains.
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Tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem
(Six Days)
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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 strains.
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Tighten screws
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Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem
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 
. Remove screw .

.
M20x1.5

.
M8

.
M8
 
. Remove screw .

.
M20x1.5

.
M8

.
M8
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12 Nm
(8.9 lbf ft)
17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
Loctite ® 243™
17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
12 Nm
(8.9 lbf ft)
17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
Loctite 243™
17 Nm ®
(12.5 lbf ft)
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