KTM Freeride 350 AU, Owner'S Manual, Page: 44 / 116

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
42
S00838-10
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Mount and tighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft) Loctite ® 243™
M00485-11
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Tighten screws

.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 22 Nm
(16.2 lbf ft)
M00487-10
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Secure the cable holder

.
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Insert the fuel tank breather hose into the steering head screw.
M00477-11
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Position the brake caliper. Mount and tighten screws

with the spacers.
Guideline
Screw, front brake caliper M8 25 Nm
(18.4 lbf ft) Loctite ® 243™
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Connect the plug-in connector

and mount the cable ties.
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Position the brake line, wiring harness, and clamp. Mount and tighten screws

.
Finishing work
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Install the front fender. ( p. 44)
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Install the front wheel. ( p. 70)
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Refit the headlight mask with the headlight. ( p. 78)
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Check that the wiring harness, cables, and brake and clutch lines can move freely
and are routed correctly.
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Check the steering head bearing play. ( p. 42)
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 37)
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Check the headlight setting. ( p. 80)
12.11 Checking the steering head bearing play
Warning
Danger of accidents Unstable vehicle handling from incorrect steering head bearing play.
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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.