Steering/Frame; Steering Post/Tie Rods - KYMCO MXU 450i Service Manual

Steering/Frame
•NOTE: Critical torque specifications a11e located
in Section
1.
Steering Post/Tie R: ods
REMOVING
l.
Remove the front body panel/fender (see Front
Body Panel/Fender in this section).
2. Remove
the steering post cover; then remove the
cap screws securing the handlebar caps and move
the handlebar out of the wav. Account fi:>r the two
handlebar caps. ·
3. Remove the cap screws securing the upper steer-
ing post to the frame. Account for the housing cap,
outer housing. and inner housing.
KC307A
4. Remove the cotter pins from the inner tie: rod ends:
then remove the nuts and disconnect
th1~
inner tie
rod cuds.
8-2
•NOTE: If tie rod s are to be completely removed,
remove the outer tie rod ends from the knuckles at
this time.
5. Remove
the cap
screw securi ng the lower steering
post to the bearing. Accmmt for
a
flat washer.
KC184B
6. Remove the steering post from the ATV.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
•NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is
necessary.
I. Wash the tic rod ends in pruts-cleaning solvent.
Dry
with compressed air. i nspect the pivot area for
wear. Apply a low-temperature grease to the ends.
Always wear safety glasses when using compressed
air.
2. Inspect the tie rods for damaged threads or wear.
3. inspect the tie rods for cracks or unusual bends.
4. Jnspcct all welded areas for cracks or deteriora-
tion.
5. Inspect the steering post and steering-post brackets
for cracks. bends, or wear.
6. Inspect the bearing halves, bearing caps. and bear-
ing housings for cracks or wear.