kxr 50 90 Workshop-manual : Page 186

          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.


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