Checking The Steering Head Bearing Play - KTM SX-E 3 2024 Owner's Manual

13.11

Checking the steering head bearing play

Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrect steering head bearing play impairs the handling characteristic and dam-
ages components.
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Correct incorrect steering head bearing play immediately. (Your authorized KTM 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.
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
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Fix the magnetic switch cable to the handlebar with a new
cable tie.
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Position the brake caliper, mount screw
Guideline
Screw, front
brake caliper
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, front
brake caliper
M02066-11
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Position the brake line and the clamp. Mount and tighten
bl
screws .
Guideline
Screw, brake line
holder on fork protec-
tor
Finishing work
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Install front fender. (
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Install the start number plate. (
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Check that the cable and brake line are routed correctly.
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Install the front wheel.
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Check the steering head bearing play. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 13
M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
9
M8x35 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
bk
.
M8x35 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
EJOT PT ® 2 Nm (1.5 lbf ft)
K60x20‑AL
p. 56)
p. 55)
( p. 82)
p. 53)
, and tighten.
Loctite ® 243™
Loctite ® 243™
p. 46)
p. 46)
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