Kawasaki WORKHORSE 250 (2003) [242/322] 10 steering

14-10 STEERING

Steering Maintenance

Tie-rod End Inspection

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Inspect each spherical bearing [A].

If roughness, excessive play, or seizure is found, replace

the tie-rod end.

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Inspect each grease seal [B].

If damage, wear or deterioration is found, replace the tie

-rod end.

Steering Knuckle Pivot Lubrication

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Lubricate the knuckle pivot in the suspension arm through

thegreasenipple[A]withagreasegunaccordingtoPe-

riodic Maintenance Chart in Appendix chapter.

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It is normal for a small amount of grease to seep out

around the grease seals [B].

If the knuckle pivot is disassembled, lubricate the pivot as

follows.

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Wipe all the old grease off the knuckle bushing sleeve [C],

and grease seals.

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Grease the knuckle bushing sleeve, and grease seal lips.