Adjusting The Steering Head Bearing Play (All Standard Models); Adjusting The Steering Head Bearing Play (All Special Models) - KTM 350 XCF-W 2022 Owner's Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
12.14
12.15
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Adjusting the steering head bearing play
K01336-10
Adjusting the steering head bearing play
V01795-10
(All standard models)
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
Main work
–
1 2
Loosen screws and
–
Loosen and retighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top steering
head
–
Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp
to avoid stresses.
–
1
Tighten screws .
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
–
2
Tighten screw .
Guideline
Screw, top steering
stem
Finishing work
–
Check the steering head bearing for play. (
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
(All special models)
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
Main work
–
1
Loosen screws .
–
2
Remove screw .
–
Loosen and retighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top steering
head
–
Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp
to avoid stresses.
–
1
Tighten screws .
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
–
Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top M8
steering stem
p. 64)
.
3
.
M20x1.5 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
p. 73)
p. 64)
p. 64)
3
.
M20x1.5 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
M8 17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
2
.
17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
Loctite ® 243™