Kawasaki Z1000 (2003) [382/515] 6 steering

14-6 STEERING

Steerin g Stem

Stem, Stem Bearing Removal

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Remove:

Windsh

ield and Bracket (see Frame chapter.)

Inner Cover (see Frame chapter.)

Fairing and Bracket ( see Frame chapter.)

Front W

heel (see Wheels/Tires chapter.)

Handlebar (see Handlebar Removal.)

Steering Stem Head Bolt Plug

Steerin

g Stem Head Bolt [A] and Washer

Steering Stem Head

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Remove the brake hose clamp bolt [A] and take the hose

[B] off the steering stem [C].

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Remove the front fork (see Suspension chapter).

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Bend the claw washer tabs [A].

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Pushing up the stem base, and remove the steering stem

locknut [B] and claw washer [C].

Stem Cap [D]

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Remove the steering stem nut [A].

Special Tool - Steering Stem Nut Wrench: 57001–1100 [B]

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Remove the stem cap.

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Remove the upper stem bearing inner race.