Checking The Steering Head Bearing Play; Changing The Steering Head Bearing - Husqvarna FE 350 2014 Repair Manual

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FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP
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Warning
Danger of accidents
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Adjust the steering head bearing play without delay.
Info
If the bike is ridden with play in the steering head bearing, the bearing and the bearing seats in the frame can become dam­
aged over time.
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Changing the steering head bearing

Unstable vehicle handling from incorrect steering head bearing play.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand.(,... p. 11)
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.
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No play should be noticeable in the steering head bearing.
If there is noticeable play present:
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Adjust the play of the steering head bearing. (,... p. 34)
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Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steering range.
The handlebar must be able to move easily over the entire steering range. No
resting locations should be noticeable.
If click positions are noticeable:
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Adjust the play of the steering head bearing. (,... p. 36)
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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.(,... p. 11)
Preparatory work
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Switch off all power consumers and switch off the engine.
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Remove the headlight mask with the headlight. (,... p. 85)
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand.(,... p. 11)
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Remove the front wheel. (,... p. 88)
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Remove the fork legs. (,... p. 15)
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Remove the front fender. (,... p. 84)
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Remove the lower triple clamp.(,... p. 31)
Main work
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Remove the lower bearing race
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Press in the new bearing race all the way using a suitable tool.
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using a suitable tool.
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