kxr 50 90 Workshop-manual : Page 178

          12. FRONT WHEEL/FRONT BRAKE/FRONT
    SUSPENSION/STEERING SYSTEM                                    Mongoose/KXR 90/50


 FRONT SUSPENSION                               Upper Bolt         Shock Absorber

 REMOVAL
 Elevate the front wheels by placing a
 suitable stand under the frame.

   Support the machine securely so there is
   no danger of it falling over.

 Remove the front wheel, wheel hub, brake
 shoe plate. (Refer to chapter 12)
 Remove the upper and lower bolt, then                                    Lower Bolt
 remove the shock absorber.
                                               Nut Cover     Cotter pin        Nut      Tie-rod
 Remove the cotter pin and nut attaching the
 tie-rod and steering knuckle.
 Remove nut cover at the front arm.
 Remove the cotter pin and nut attaching the
 front arm and steering knuckle.
 Remove steering knuckle.



                                               Steering Knuckle      Nut         Cotter pin


 INSPECTION
 Inspect the shock absorber rod.
 Replace the shock absorber assembly if
 bends or damage.
 Inspect the shock absorber.
 Replace the shock absorber assembly if oil
 leaks.
 Inspect the spring of the shock absorber by
 move the spring up and down.
 Replace the shock absorber assembly if
 fatigue.


 Inspect the steering knuckle.
 Replace if cracks, pitting or damage.




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