Adjusting The Steering Head Bearing Play; Lubricating The Steering Head Bearing - KTM 350 EXC-F 2022 Owner's Manual

12.12

Adjusting the steering head bearing play

12.13

Lubricating the steering head bearing

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Check the steering head bearing and replace if neces-
sary.
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Check the steering stop bolts for correct adjustment and lock-
ing.
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
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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.
K01336-10
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Tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
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Tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top steering
stem
Finishing work
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Check the steering head bearing for play. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Remove the lower triple clamp.
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Install the lower triple clamp.
Info
The steering head bearing is cleaned and lubricated in
the course of removal and installation of the lower triple
clamp.
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SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 12
1 2
and .
3
.
M20x1.5 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
1
.
M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
2
.
M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
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