6.27
6 FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP
Main work
-
Loosen screws
O.
-
Remove screw
8.
-
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 stresses.
- Tighten screws
O.
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
M8
-
Mount and tighten screw
8.
Guideline
17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
Screw, top
steering stem
M8
17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
Finishing work
-
Check the play of the steering head bearing. (
ll!,!l
p. 38)
-
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
ll!,!l
p. 12)
Changing the steering head bearin
Preparatory work
-
Remove the headlight mask with the headlight. (
l!!:!I
p. 104)
-
Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
ll!,!l
p. 12)
-
Remove the front wheel. (
ll!,!l
p. 111)
-
Remove the fork legs. (
l!!:!I
p. 16)
-
Remove front fender. (
a
p. 103)
-
Remove the lower triple clamp. (
8
p. 35)
Main work
-
Remove lower bearing ring
O
with special tool@.
Tool bracket (58429089000) (
ll!,!l
p. 321)
Pressing tool (58429092000) (
0
p. 322)
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