KYMCO 2006 MXU 500 Off-Road Owner's Manual page 518

14.
FRONT WHEEL/FRONT SUSPENSION
STEERING SYSTEM
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
REMOVAL/INSPECTIION/
INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
Remove the front shock absorber upper mount
and lower mount bolts/nuts, then remove the
front shock absorber.
INSPECTION
Inspect the shock absorber rod.
Bends/damage
absorber assembly.
Inspect the shock absorber.
Oil leaks Replace the shock absorber
assembly.
Inspect the spring of the shock absorber by
move the spring up and down.
Fatigue Replace the shock absorber
assembly.
Inspect bushes, collar and dust seals.
Wear/damage Replace.
INSTALLATION
Apply the grease onto the bushes, then
install the shock absorber and tighten the
upper mount and lower mount bolts/nuts to the
specified torque.
Torque: 4 kgf-m (40 N-m, 29 lbf-ft)
14-7
Replace the shock
Bush Collar/Bush/Dust Seals
MXU 500
Shock Absorber
Shock Absorber
Shock Absorber