KTM 300 EXC TPI 2018 User Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
77
– Check the steering head bearing and change if neces-
sary.
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 66)
12.14 Adjusting the steering head bearing play
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 66)
E00868-10
Main work
(All standard EXC/XC-W models)
–
Loosen screws
1
and
2
.
–
Loosen and retighten screw
3
.
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 stresses.
–
Tighten screws
1
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
–
Tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering
stem
M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
E00869-10
(All Six Days models)
–
Loosen screws
1
. Remove screw
2
.
–
Loosen and retighten screw
3
.
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 stresses.
–
Tighten screws
1
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
–
Mount and tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, top
steering stem
M8 17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
Finishing work
– Check the play of the steering head bearing. ( p. 76)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 66)

KTM 300 EXC TPI 2018 Specifications

General

Brand	KTM
Model	300 EXC TPI 2018
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English