SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 11
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– Clean and grease the wheel spindle.
Long-life grease ( p. 124)
– Position the front wheel.
– Insert the wheel spindle.
–
Mount and tighten screw
bk
.
Guideline
Screw, front wheel
spindle
M20x1.5 35 Nm (25.8 lbf ft)
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– Position the brake caliper.
–
Mount and tighten screws
bl
.
Guideline
Screw, front
brake caliper
M8 25 Nm (18.4 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
– Position the brake line and the clamp. Mount and tighten
screws
bm
.
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 44)
– Operate the front brake and compress the fork a few times
firmly.
The fork legs straighten.
–
Tighten screws
bn
.
Guideline
Screw, fork stub M8 15 Nm (11.1 lbf ft)
Finishing work
– Install front fender. ( p. 54)
– Install the start number plate. ( p. 53)
– Check that the wiring harness, throttle cables, and brake and
clutch lines can move freely and are routed correctly.
– Check the steering head bearing play. ( p. 51)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 44)
– Position the handlebar cushion and secure with a cable tie.
11.11 Checking the 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.)
Info
If the vehicle is operated for a lengthy period with play in the steering head bearing, the bearings and the
bearing seats in the frame can become damaged over time.
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 44)
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