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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Exhaust Butterfly Valve Actuator Inspection
NOTE Be sure the battery is fully charged Remove the front seat (see Front Seat Removal in the Frame chapter). Turn the ignition switch to ON. In the left side view of the motorcycle, check to see the pulley [A] clockwise [B] and counterclockwise [C] smoothly. The pulley turns ...

Sidestand Installation
Replace the sidestand nut [A] with a new one. Apply grease to the sliding areas [B]. Tighten the sidestand bolt [C] first, and then the sidestand nut. Torque - Sidestand Bolt: 44 N·m (4.5 kgf·m, 32 ft·lb) Sidestand Nut: 29 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 21 ft·lb) Install the spring [D] as sh ...

Crankshaft Removal
Split the crankcase (see Crankcase Splitting). Remove: Connecting Rod Big End Nuts [A] Connecting Rod Big End Caps [B] NOTE Mark and record the locations of the connecting rods and their big end caps so that they can be reassembled in their original positions. Remove the crank ...