Adjusting The Steering Head Bearings - Ducati Monster 696 2009 Manual

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Adjusting the steering head bearings

Excessive handlebar play or the forks shaking in the steering head indicate that the play in the steering head bearings requires
adjustment. Proceed as follows.
Unscrew the four screws (1), remove the two clamps (2) and remove the handlebar (3) from the steering head, positioning it out
of the way so it does not hinder subsequent operations.
Slacken the clamp screws (4) securing the top yoke to both fork legs.
Loosen the clamp screw (5) that holds the steering tube to the top yoke.
Using service tool no. 88713.1058, turn the nut (6) to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Frame torque settings).
Tighten all previously loosened screws to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Frame torque settings).
Monster 696/696+ - M.Y. 2009 - edition 00
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