Husqvarna EE 5 2021 - Adjusting the Steering Head Bearing Play; Lubricating the Steering Head Bearing

13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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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. ( p. 52)
– Check the steering head bearing and replace if
required.
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 45)
13.12 Adjusting the steering head bearing play
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 45)
M01718-10
Main work
–
Loosen screws
1
.
–
Loosen screw
2
.
–
Loosen and retighten nut
3
.
Guideline
Nut, steering head M20x1.5 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
– Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp
to avoid stresses.
–
Tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
–
Tighten screws
1
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
Finishing work
– Check the steering head bearing play. ( p. 51)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 45)
13.13 Lubricating the steering head bearing
H02387-01
– Remove the lower triple clamp. ( p. 48)
– Install the lower triple clamp. ( p. 49)
Info
The steering head bearing is cleaned and lubricated
in the course of removal and installation of the lower
triple clamp.