2004 Kawasaki KFX 700 V Force Factory Service Manual, Page 317Get this manual

2004 Kawasaki KFX 700 V Force Factory Service Manual, Page 317

STEERING 14-7 Steering
Knuckle Removal

Remove: and Hub (see WheelsTires chapter) Front Wheel
Brake Caliper (see Brakes chapter) Cotter Pin and [A] Tie-Rod End [B]

CAUTION
Do not loosen the tie-rod adjusting locknuts [C], or the toe-in of the front wheels will be changed
Remove: and Knuckle Joint Nuts [D] Cotter Pins
Brake Hose Clamp (upper knuckle joint) Remove the knuckle [E] from the suspension arms
Knuckle Installation

[A] Inspect the spherical bearing or seizure is found, replace If roughness, excessive play, the knuckle joint [B]Clean the shanks [C] of the knuckle jointCheck that the joint boot [D] is not torn, worn, deteriorated, or is leaking greaseInstall the knuckleTighten: