12. FRONT WHEEL/FRONT BRAKE/FRONT SUSPENSION/STEERING SYSTEM Mongoose/KXR 90/50 Set the rod-end (steering column side) in an angle where the indentation surface of the To Knuckle Arm tie-rod is parallel to the rod-end shaft, and (A) then tighten the lock nut. Torque: 2.03.0kgf-m (Left Side) Set the other rod-end (knuckle arm side) in an angle as shown (right-hand tie-rod and (A) left-had tie-rod), and then tighten the lock nut. (Right Side) To Knuckle Arm Rod-end (tie rod) angle (A): 153 Torque: 2.03.0kgf-m 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. Indentation Surface INSTALLATION Install the tie-rod and tighten the nuts. Torque: 2.53.5kgf-m Be sure that the rod-end on the indentation surface side is connected to the steering knuckle. Install the cotter pins and band ends of cotter pin. Always use a new cotter pin. Refer to the "TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT" section in the CHAPTER 3 to adjust toe-in. 12-18