13. STEERINGHANDLEBAR/FRONTWHEEL/FRONT
BRAKE/FRONTSHOCKABSORBER/FRONTFORK ZX / SCOUT 50
INSTALLATION Mount Bolts
Install the front shock absorbers onto the
steering stem.
Install and tighten the front shock absorber
upper mount bolts.
Tighten the lower mount bolts.
Install the front wheel. ( 13-8)
Front Shock Absorber
FRONT FORK
REMOVAL
Remove the steering handlebar. ( 13-3)
Disconnect the speedometer cable and front
brake fluid pipe and remove the front brake
caliper.
Remove the front wheel. ( 13-5)
Hold the steering stem top cone race and
remove the steering stem lock nut.
Remove the top cone race and remove the
front fork.
Be careful not to lose the steel balls (26
on top race and 29 on bottom race).
Inspect the ball races, cone races and steel
balls for wear or damage. Replace if
necessary.
Top Cone Race
13-20