Kawasaki STX-15F service manual Steering Installation

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Steering

Steering Installation

•Replace the gasket [A] on the steering holder [B] with a new one.

•Check the bushings for damage and wear before in- stalling the steering holder.

If the bushings are damaged or worn, replace them.

•Grease:Bushings [A]

Steering Shaft [B]

•Install the steering shaft and the steering shaft nut (Hand -Tighten) [A] to the steering holder.

○If steering is too tight, turn the steering shaft nut counter- clockwise to loosen.

○If steering is too loose, turn the steering shaft nut clock- wise to tighten.

NOTE

○The steering shaft must be turned smoothly when the cable is connected. Turn the steering shaft nut 1/6 or less turn at a time.

•Install the air intake duct [B] to the steering holder [C].

•Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the air intake duct mounting bolts [A].