mxer mxu 150 Workshop-manual : Page 177

          12. FRONT WHEEL/FRONT BRAKE/FRONT
    SUSPENSION/STEERING SYSTEM                                                ATV 150/125


 Inspect the tie-rod.
 Replace if bend or damage.




 Check the tie-rod end movement.
 Replace if the tie-rod end exists free play or
 turns roughly.
 Check the tapered surface of the tie-rod end.
 Replace if pitting, wear or damage.




 Adjust the tie-rod length.
 Adjustment steps:
 (The following procedures are done on both
 tie-rods, right and left.)
 Loosen the lock nuts.
 Adjust the tie-rod length by tuning both tie-
 rod ends.
 Tie rod length: 266.5 mm (10.66 in)

 Set the rod-end (steering column side) in an     Lock Nut   Indentation Surface    Lock Nut
 angle where the indentation surface of the
 tie-rod is parallel to the rod-end shaft, and                          To Steering Column
 then tighten the lock nut.
 Torque: 3 kgf-m (30 N-m, 22 lbf-ft)

 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
  Torque: 3 kgf-m (30 N-m, 22 lbf-ft)
                                                                              To Knuckle Arm
   After making adjustment on both tie rods
   be sure to mark them R and L for
   identification.
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