KYMCO MXU 450i, Service Manual

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6. Using a permanent marker of some type, mark the
center of each front tire (at a height parallel to the
belly panel).
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7. Measure the distance between the marks (at a
height parallel to the belly panel) at the front side;
then record the measurement.
8. Push the ATV forward until the marks are parallel
to the belly panel on the back side; then measure
the distance between the marks.
9. The difference in the measurements must show
1/8-1/4 in. toe-in (the front measurement 1/8-1/4
in. less than the rear measurement).
10. If the difference in the measurements is not within
specifications, adjust both tie rods equally until
within specifications.
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NOTE: Prior to locking the jam nuts, make sure
the ball joints are at the center of their normal
range of motion and at the correct angle.
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Front Rack
REMOVING
1. Remove the cap screws and lock nuts securing the
rack to the frame and front fender panel.
2. Remove the front rack from the ATV.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
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NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is
necessary.
1. Clean all rack components using a pressure
washer.
2. Inspect all welds for cracking or bending.
3. Inspect threaded areas of all mounting bosses for
stripping.
4. Inspect for missing decals and/or reflectors.
INSTALLING
1. Place the rack into position on the frame and front
fender panel. Install the cap screws and lock nuts
and finger-tighten only.
2. Install the two cap screws and lock nuts securing
the rack to the fenders. Tighten all hardware
securely.
Front Bumper Assembly
REMOVING
1. Remove the two front cap screws securing the
front rack to the bumper support tubes; then
remove two cap screws and nuts securing the
bumper support tubes to the frame.
2. Remove the through-bolt and lock nut securing the
bumper to the frame; then remove the bumper.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
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NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is
necessary.
1. Clean all bumper components with parts-cleaning
solvent.
2. Inspect all welds for cracking or bending.
INSTALLING
1. Place the front bumper assembly into position and
install the through-bolt. Start the lock nut and fin-
ger-tighten only.
2. Install the existing fasteners in the upper support
tubes to frame and the front rack cap screws.
Tighten the lock nut (from step 1) to 35 ft-lb; then
tighten the cap screws securely.