1995-2004 Kawasaki Lakota 300, Lakota Sport, KEF300 Service Manual, Page 193Get this manual
STEERING 12-7
If roughness, excessive play, or seizure is found, replace the knuckle
Inspect the spherical bearing [AJ
joint.Clean the shanks [8] of the knuckle joint [C] Check that the joint boot does not have tear, wear, deterioration, or grease leakage Check that the seal lip [DJ of the boot is on the sealing surface of the shanks as shown Grease the sliding surface [E] Torque: TorqueSteering Knuckle Joint Nut: 41 N-m (4.2 kg-m, 30 ft-Ib) Steering Knuckle Joint Clamp Nut: 52 N-m (5.3 kg-m, 38 ft-Ib) Tie-rod End Nut: 41 N-m (4.2 kg-m, 30 ft-Ib)