Adjusting The Steering Head Bearing Play - Husqvarna FC 450 2020 Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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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.
H01167-01

Adjusting the steering head bearing play

V01541-10
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
–
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.
» If there is detectable play:
–
Adjust the steering head bearing play.
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Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steering range.
It must be possible to move the handlebar easily over the
entire steering range. There should be no detectable detent
positions.
» If detent positions are detected:
–
Adjust the steering head bearing play.
–
Check the steering head bearing and adjust if neces-
sary.
Finishing work
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
–
Remove the handlebar cushion.
Main work
(FC 450, FX 450)
–
1
Loosen screws .
–
2
Remove screw .
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Loosen and retighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top steering
head
–
Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple
clamp to avoid stresses.
–
Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top M8
steering stem
–
1
Tighten screws .
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
p. 52)
( p. 62)
( p. 62)
p. 52)
p. 52)
3
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M20x1.5 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
2
.
20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
®
Loctite 243™
M8 17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)