KTM 350 EXC-F 2023 User Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
68
– Check the steering head bearing and replace if neces-
sary.
– Check the steering stop bolts for correct adjustment and lock-
ing.
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 61)
12.12 Adjusting the steering head bearing play
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 61)
K01336-10
Main work
–
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)
Finishing work
– Check the steering head bearing for play. ( p. 67)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 61)
12.13 Lubricating the steering head bearing
H02387-01
– Remove the lower triple clamp. ( p. 64)
– Install the lower triple clamp. ( p. 65)
Info
The steering head bearing is cleaned and lubricated in
the course of removal and installation of the lower triple
clamp.

KTM 350 EXC-F 2023 Specifications

General

Brand	KTM
Model	350 EXC-F 2023
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English