Checking Steering Head Bearing Play - KTM 450 SX-F 2019 Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Checking steering head bearing play

Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrect steering head bearing play impairs the handling characteristic and dam-
ages components.
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Correct incorrect steering head bearing play immediately. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad
to help.)
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top M8
steering stem
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Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple
clamp to avoid stresses.
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8
Tighten screws .
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
–
Secure the wiring harness with cable holder
left.
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Position the brake caliper. Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, front M8
brake caliper
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Position the brake line and the clamp. Mount and tighten
bl
screws .
Finishing work
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Install front fender. ( p. 66)
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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 steering head bearing play. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
7
.
20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
Loctite
M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
9
on the
bk
25 Nm (18.4 lbf ft)
Loctite
p. 65)
( p. 103)
p. 62)
p. 53)
® 243™
.
® 243™