2003 Kawasaki JetSki 800 SX-R Factory service manual, Page 33Get this manual
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-17 Periodic Maintenance Procedures Steering:
Steering Cable Inspection
Remove the steering cable (see Steering Cable Removal in the Handle Pole and Handlebar chapter)Examine the steering cableIf the cable or cable housing is kinked [A], replace the cable
If the seal [A] at either end of the cable is damaged in any way, replace the cable
Be certain that the cable moves freely in both directionsDisconnect the cable joint at each end of the cableOSlide each outer sleeve [A] away from the ball slightly, and lift the cable from the handlebar ball joint [B] and the steering nozzle ball joint [C]