11.11
Checking the steering head bearing play
Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrect steering head bearing play impairs the handling characteristic and
damages components.
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Correct incorrect steering head bearing play immediately. (Your authorized Husqvarna Motorcycles
workshop will be glad to help.)
Info
If the vehicle is operated for a lengthy period with play in the steering head bearing, the bearings and the
bearing seats in the frame can become damaged over time.
11.12
Adjusting the steering head bearing play
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 11
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Move the
fork legs to and fro in the direction of travel.
Play should not be detectable on the steering head bear-
ing.
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If there is detectable play:
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Adjust the steering head bearing play.
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Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steering range.
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It must be possible to move the handlebar easily over the
entire steering range. There should be no detectable detent
positions.
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If detent positions are detected:
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Adjust the steering head bearing play.
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Check the steering head bearing and replace if
required.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
(TC 50)
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Pull fuel tank breather
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Loosen screws
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Loosen screw
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Loosen and retighten nut
Guideline
Nut, steering head
V02091-10
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Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple
clamp to avoid stresses.
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Tighten screw
p. 42)
p. 42)
1
out of the steering stem.
2
.
3
.
4
.
M20x1.5
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
3
.
(
p. 51)
(
p. 51)
p. 42)
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