KTM 300 EXC - 12.11 Checking Steering Head Bearing Play

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
62
S03650-11
–
Tighten screw
8
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering
stem
M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
S03648-11
–
Tighten screws
9
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
E00375-13
–
Position the brake caliper, and mount and tighten screws
bk
.
Guideline
Screw, front
brake caliper
M8 25 Nm (18.4 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
– Mount the cable ties.
– Position the brake line, the wiring harness, and the clamp.
Mount and tighten screws
bl
.
Finishing work
– Mount the handlebar cushion.
– Install front fender. ( p. 64)
– Install the front wheel. ( p. 97)
– Install the headlight mask with the headlight. ( p. 106)
– Check that the wiring harness, throttle cables, and brake and
clutch lines can move freely and are routed correctly.
– Check steering head bearing play. ( p. 62)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 56)
– Check the headlight setting. ( p. 108)
12.11 Checking steering head bearing play
Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrect steering head bearing play impairs the handling characteristic and dam-
ages components.
– Correct incorrect steering head bearing play immediately. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad
to help.)