KTM Freeride E-XC 2018, Owner'S Manual

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12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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12.12 Adjusting the steering head bearing play
Preparatory work
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Deactivate the vehicle. ( p. 37)
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Fold the seat up. ( p. 63)
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Remove the KTM PowerPack. ( p. 102)
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Mount the covering cap. ( p. 65)
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 51)
C00803-10
Main work
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Loosen screws
1
. Remove screw
2
.
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Loosen and retighten screw
3
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering
head M20x1.5 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
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Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp
to avoid strains.
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Tighten screws 1 .
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp M8 22 Nm (16.2 lbf ft)
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Locate and tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, top
steering stem M8 17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
Finishing work
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Check the play of the steering head. ( p. 59)
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 51)
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Install the KTM PowerPack. ( p. 103)
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Lock the seat. ( p. 63)
12.13 Greasing the steering head bearing
H02387-01
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Remove the lower triple clamp. ( p. 56)
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Install the lower triple clamp. ( p. 57)