2005-2009 Kawasaki Brute Force 650/KVF 650 4x4 Service Manual, Page 352Get this manual
15-8 STEERING Steering
Steering Knuckle Installation
If roughness, excessive play, or seizure is found, replace
the knuckle joint [8] Clean the shanks [C] of the knuckle joint Check that the joint boot [D] is not torn, worn, deteriorated, or is leaking grease Tighten:
Inspect the spherical bearing [A]
TorqueSteering Knuckle Joint Nut: 42 N'm (4.3 kgfm, 31 ftlb) Front Shock Absorber Clamp Nut: 42 N'm (4.3 kgf'm, 31 ft'lb) Tie-Rod End Nut: 42 N'm (4.3 kgfm, 31 ft'lb)
HN04003BS1
o Tighten
the two front shock absorber clamp nuts alternately two times to ensure even tightening torque
Steering Knuckle Bearing Removal
Remove: Steering Knuckle (see Steering Knuckle Removal) Circlip [A]
Special ToolInside Circlip Pliers: 57001-143
Drive the bearing out using suitable bearing driver from the bearing driver setSpecial ToolBearing Driver Set: 57001-1129