Kawasaki Brute Force 750 4x4i Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
15-12 STEERING
Steering Maintenance
Steering Inspection
Refer to the Steering Inspection in the Periodic Mainte-
nance chapter.
Steering Stem Straightness
Remove the steering stem (see Steering Stem Rem oval).
Check the steering stem for straightness.
Use a straightedge along the stem.
If the steering stem is bent, replace the steering stem.
Steering Bearing Sleeve Lubrication
Lubricate the steering stem bearings.
Remove the steering stem (see Steering Stem Rem oval).
Wipe all the old grease off the steering stem, bearing
sleeves, and out of the grease seals.
Apply Amoco Rykon Premium Grease No. 2 EP (Green)
to the steering stem [A] and the inside [B] of the both
clamps.
Lubricate the steering stem bearing [A].
Remove the steering stem bearing.
Pack the grease seal lips with grease.
Steering Stem Clamp Inspection
Inspect the steering stem clamps [A].
If roughness, excessive play, or seizure is found, replace
both clamps.
Steering Stem Bearing Inspection
Inspect the spherical bearing [A].
If roughness, excessive play, or seizure is found, replace
the steering stem bearing.
Inspect the upper and lower grease seals [B].
If damage, wear or deterioration is found, replace the
steering stem bearing.