Checking The Steering Head Bearing Play; Position The Brake Caliper. Mount And Tighten Screws; Screw, Front Brake Caliper M8 - KTM 450 SX-F Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.15

Checking the steering head bearing play

Warning
Danger of accidents Unstable vehicle handling from incorrect steering head bearing play.
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Adjust the steering head bearing play without delay. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Info
If the bike is ridden with play in the steering head bearing, the bearing and the bearing seats in the frame can become dam-
aged over time.
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Tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top steering head
C00232-10
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem
C00232-11
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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
S00146-11
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Position the brake caliper. Mount and tighten screws

Guideline
Screw, front brake caliper
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Position the brake line and clamp. Mount and tighten screws
B00379-10
Finishing work
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Install the front fender. (
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Mount the handlebar cushion.
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Install the start number plate. (
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Install the front wheel.
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Check that the wiring harness, throttle cables and brake and clutch lines can move
freely and are routed correctly.
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Check the steering head bearing play. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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M8
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M8
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M20x1.5 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
Loctite
17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
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25 Nm Loctite
(18.4 lbf ft)
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