11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 31
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– Tighten nut 4.
Guideline
Nut, steering head M20x1.5 No play
≤ 9 Nm
(≤ 6.6 lbf ft)
Only applies when
using:
Key for steer-
ing head bearing
(45229050000)
– Position the fuel tank breather 7.
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– Tighten screw 8.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
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– Tighten screws 9.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
601593-12
– Position brake caliper, and mount and tighten screws bk.
Guideline
Screw, front brake caliper M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
– Position the brake line and clamp. Mount and tighten screws bl.
– Install the front fender. ( p. 33)
– Install the start number plate. ( p. 33)
Finishing work
– Check that the wiring harness, cables, and brake and clutch lines can move freely
and are routed correctly.
–
Install the front wheel. x ( p. 55)
– Check play of steering head bearing. ( p. 31)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 27)
11.10 Checking play of steering head bearing
Warning
Danger of accidents Unstable vehicle handling from incorrect steering head bearing play.
– Adjust the steering head bearing play without delay. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Info
If the bike is ridden with play in the steering head bearing, the bearing and the bearing seats in the frame can become dam-
aged over time.
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 27)
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