KTM 450 EXC - Adjusting the Play of the Steering Head Bearing (XC-W)

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 61
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Main work
– 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:
(All EXC models)
– Adjust the play of the steering head bearing. ( p. 61)
(XC‑W)
– Adjust the play of the steering head bearing. ( p. 62)
– 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.
» If click positions are noticeable:
(All EXC models)
– Adjust the play of the steering head bearing. ( p. 61)
(XC‑W)
– Adjust the play of the steering head bearing. ( p. 62)
– Check the steering head bearing and replace if required.
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 50)
12.14 Adjusting the play of the steering head bearing (All EXC models)
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 50)
K00071-10
Main work
(EXC EU/AU)
–
Release screws

. Remove screw

.
–
Loosen and retighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, top steering head M20x1.5 12 Nm
(8.9 lbf ft)
– Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid strains.
–
Tighten screws

.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
–
Mount and tighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
M00140-10
(EXC Six Days)
–
Release screws

. Remove screw

.
–
Loosen and retighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, top steering head M20x1.5 12 Nm
(8.9 lbf ft)
– Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid strains.
–
Tighten screws

.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
–
Mount and tighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™