Checking Play Of Steering Head Bearing - KTM 50 SX Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.10

Checking play of steering head bearing

Warning
Danger of accidents Unstable vehicle handling from incorrect steering head bearing play.
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Adjust the steering head bearing play without delay. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
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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Tighten nut
Guideline
Nut, steering head
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Position the fuel tank breather
601606-10
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Tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp
601606-11
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Tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp
601594-13
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Position brake caliper, and mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, front brake caliper
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Position the brake line and clamp. Mount and tighten screws
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Install the front fender. (
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Install the start number plate. (
601593-12
Finishing work
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Check that the wiring harness, cables, and brake and clutch lines can move freely
and are routed correctly.
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Install the front wheel.
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Check play of steering head bearing. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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4
M20x1.5
.
7
.
8
.
9
M8
p. 33)
p. 33)
x ( p. 55)
No play Only applies when
≤ 9 Nm
using:
(≤ 6.6 lbf ft) Key for steer-
ing head bearing
(45229050000)
M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
.
bk
Loctite
20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
.
bl
p. 31)
p. 27)
p. 27)
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