Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Stem, Stem Bearing Removal

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Steering / Steering Stem / Stem, Stem Bearing Removal

Remove: Upper Fairing Assembly (see Upper Fairing Assembly Removal in the Frame chapter) Front Fender (see Front Fender Removal in the Frame chapter) Front Wheel (see Front Wheel Removal in the Wheels/Tires chapter) Steering Stem Head with Handlebars (see Handlebar Removal) Front Forks (see Front Fork Removal in the Suspension chapter) Brake Hose Fitting Bolt (see Brake Hose and Pipe Replacement in the Periodic Maintenance chapter)
Bend the claws [A] of the claw washer straighten.
Remove the steering stem locknut [B].

Special Tool - Steering Stem Nut Wrench: 57001-1100
Remove the claw washer.

Stem, Stem Bearing Removal

Pushing up the stem base [A], and remove the steering stem nut [B] with stem cap [C].

Special Tool - Steering Stem Nut Wrench [D]: 57001-1100
Remove: Steering Stem Upper Ball Bearing Inner Race and Ball Bearing

Stem, Stem Bearing Removal

To remove the ball bearing outer races [A] pressed into the head pipe [B], insert a bar [C] into the recesses of head pipe, and applying it to both recess alternately hammer it to drive the race out.

Stem, Stem Bearing Removal

NOTE

If either steering stem bearing is damaged, it is recommended that both the upper and lower bearings (including outer races) should be replaced with new ones.

Remove the lower ball bearing [A] from the steering stem.

Stem, Stem Bearing Removal

Remove the lower bearing inner race (with its grease seal) [A] which is pressed onto the steering stem [B] with the bearing puller [C] and adapter [D].

Special Tool - Bearing Puller: 57001-135

Stem, Stem Bearing Removal

Steering Stem

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Stem, Stem Bearing Installation

Replace the bearing outer races with new ones. Drive them into the head pipe at the same time. Special Tools - Head Pipe Outer Race Press Shaft [A]: 57001-1075 Head Pipe Outer Race Driver, ...

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KIBS Hydraulic Unit Inspection
Remove the KIBS hydraulic unit (see KIBS Hydraulic Unit Removal). Visually inspect the connector terminals [A]. Replace the KIBS hydraulic unit or main harness if either of the terminals are cracked, bent, or otherwise damaged. If the KIBS hydraulic unit connector is clogged with mud or ...

Brake Pedal Removal
Remove: Rear Master Cylinder Mounting Bolts [A] Foot Guard [B] Screw and Stopper [C] Bolt [D] Front Footpeg Bracket Bolts [E] Cable Guide [F] Remove: Cotter Pin [A] Joint Pin [B] Rear Brake Light Switch Spring [C] Return Spring [D] Remove the brake pedal mounting b ...

Oil Level Inspection
If the oil has just been changed, start the engine and run it for severalminutes at idle speed. This fills the oil filter with oil. Stop the engine, then wait several minutes until the oil settles. NOTICE Racing the engine before the oil reaches every part can cause engine seizure. ...