Adjusting The Steering Head Bearing Play - Husqvarna 701 Supermoto 2017 Owner's Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
12.9

Adjusting the steering head bearing play

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Check the steering head bearing and change if necessary.
Finishing work
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Release the rear of the vehicle.
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the work stand.
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Place a load on rear of vehicle.
The front wheel is not in contact with the ground.
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.
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Tighten screws
Guideline
F00591-10
Screw, top triple clamp
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, steering stem
Finishing work
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Check the play of the steering head bearing. (
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Release the rear of the vehicle.
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. Remove screw .
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M20x1.5 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
M8 17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
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