KTM 450 EXC USA Motorcycle User Manual


 
MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 48
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Remove o-ring . Remove protector ring .
Remove the lower triple clamp with the steering stem.
Remove the upper steering head bearing.
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Clean the bearing and sealing elements, check for damage, and grease.
Long-life grease ( p. 107)
Insert the lower triple clamp with the steering stem. Mount the upper steering head
bearing.
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Check whether the top steering head seal is correctly positioned.
Push up protective ring and o-ring .
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Position the upper triple clamp with the steering.
Mount and tighten screw .
Guideline
Screw, top steering head M20x1.5 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
Position the clutch line, wiring harness and CDI control unit. Mount and tighten
screws .
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
Install the front fender. ( p. 49)
Refit the headlight mask with the headlight. ( p. 50)
Install the fork legs. x ( p. 46)
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Mount and tighten screw .
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
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Check the cable harness, cable, brake and clutch line for free movement and free
laying.
Check the steering head bearing play. ( p. 45)