12. FRONT WHEEL/FRONT BRAKE/FRONT SUSPENSION/STEERING SYSTEM Mongoose/KXR 90/50 Nut Cotter Pin STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL Remove handlebar. (Refer to "FRAME COVER" section in chapter 2) Remove the cotter pins and nuts attaching the tie-rods, then remove tie-rods. Remove the cotter pin and nut attaching the steering column, then remove steering column and collar. Nut Cotter Pins Nut Steering Bracket Rubber Collar Remove the two bolts to remove the steering bracket and rubber collar. Remove steering column and collar. Bolts Steering Bracket INSPECTION Inspect the steering column. Replace it if bends or damage. Do not attempt to straighten a bent shaft, this may dangerously weaken the shaft. Inspect the collar. Replace it if wear or damage. Steering Column Collar Bearing Inspect the duty seals, snap ring and bearing. Replace them if wear or damage. 12-14