Front Arms Inspection/Removal/Installation - KYMCO 2006 MXU 500 Off-Road Owner's Manual

14.
FRONT WHEEL/FRONT SUSPENSION
STEERING SYSTEM
FRONT ARMS
INSPECTION/REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION
INSPECTION
Remove the brake disc protection plate
(refer to the "STEERING KNUCKLE
REMOVAL/INSPECTION/
INSTALLATION" section in this chapter)
Remove the front shock absorber (refer to
the "FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
REMOVAL/INSPECTIION/
INSTALLATION" section in this chapter).
Remove the cotter pin and nut from the
upper arm end.
Remove the cotter pin and nut from the
steering knuckle end.
Remove the upper arm and steering knuckle
ends (refer to the "STEERING
KNUCKLE REMOVAL/INSPECTION/
INSTALLATION" section in this chapter).
Check the front upper arm bracket of the
frame.
If bent, cracked or damaged, repair or
replace the frame.
Check the tightening torque of the front
upper arm securing nut.
Torque: 4.5 kgf-m (45 N-m, 32 lbf-ft)
Check the front upper arm side play by
moving it from side to side.
If side play noticeable, replace the inner
bushes as a set.
14-17
Steering Knuckle
MXU 500