Checking The Steering Head Bearing Play - KTM 450 EXC EU Owner's Manual

SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS

Checking the steering head bearing play

10.15
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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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem
101341-10
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Tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp
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Secure the wiring harness with cable holder
101339-11
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Position the brake caliper. Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, front brake caliper
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Mount cable binder
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Position the brake line, wiring harness, and clamp. Mount and tighten screws
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Install the front fender. (
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Mount the handlebar cushion.
101326-11
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Refit the headlight mask with the headlight. (
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Install the front wheel.
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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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Check the steering head bearing play. (
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Move the fork legs to and fro in
the direction of travel.
No play should be noticeable in the steering head bearing.
» If there is noticeable play present:
(EXC SIX DAYS)
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(EXC EU, EXC AUS, All XC‑W models)
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400738-11
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Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steering range.
The handlebar must be able to move easily over the entire steering range. No
resting locations should be noticeable.
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M8
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M8
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Adjust the play of the steering head bearing.
Adjust the play of the steering head bearing.
17 Nm Loctite ®
(12.5 lbf ft)
M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
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Loctite ®
25 Nm
(18.4 lbf ft)
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p. 49)
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243™
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