KYMCO KXR 250, Service Manual

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14.
FRONT WHEEL/FRONT SUSPENSION/
STEERING SYSTEM
14-13
Mongoose/KXR 250
Set the rod-end (steering column side) in an
angle where the indentation surface of the
tie-rod is parallel to the rod-end shaft, and
then tighten the lock nut.
Torque: 2.5
～
3.5kgf-m
Set the other rod-end (knuckle arm side) in
an angle as shown (right-hand tie-rod and
left-had tie-rod), and then tighten the lock
nut.
Rod-end (tie rod) angle: 180
º
Torque: 2.5
～
3.5kgf-m
INSTALLATION
Reverse the “REMOVAL AND
INSPECTION” procedures.
Install the tie-rod and washer onto the
steering knuckle and steering column, then
tighten the nuts.
Torque:
1.8
～
2.4kgf-m (steering knuckle side)
3.0
～
4.0kgf-m (steering column side)
Install the all cotter pins and band ends of
cotter pins.
After making adjustment on both tie rods
be sure to mark them R and L for
identification.
＊
The threads on both rod-end must be of
the same length.
＊
To Steering Column
To Knuckle Arm
Always use a new cotter pin.
＊
Be sure that the rod-end on the
indentation surface side is connected to
the steering knuckle.
＊
Indentation Surface