Adjusting The Steering Head Bearing Play; Lubricating The Steering Head Bearing - KTM 350 EXC-F 2023 Owner's Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
12.12
12.13
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Adjusting the steering head bearing play

K01336-10

Lubricating the steering head bearing

H02387-01
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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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1 2
Loosen screws and
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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.
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1
Tighten screws .
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
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2
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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p. 61)
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3
.
M20x1.5 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
p. 67)
p. 61)
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