Front Suspension - KYMCO Mongoose 90 Service Manual

12
. FRONT WHEEL/FRONT BRAKE/FRONT
SUSPENSION/STEERING SYSTEM

FRONT SUSPENSION

REMOVAL
Elevate the front wheels by placing a
suitable stand under the frame.
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Support the machine securely so there is
no danger of it falling over.
Remove the front wheel, wheel hub, brake
shoe plate. (Refer to chapter 12)
Remove the upper and lower bolt, then
remove the shock absorber.
Remove the cotter pin and nut attaching the
tie-rod and steering knuckle.
Remove nut cover at the front arm.
Remove the cotter pin and nut attaching the
front arm and steering knuckle.
Remove steering knuckle.
INSPECTION
Inspect the shock absorber rod.
Replace the shock absorber assembly if
bends or damage.
Inspect the shock absorber.
Replace the shock absorber assembly if oil
leaks.
Inspect the spring of the shock absorber by
move the spring up and down.
Replace the shock absorber assembly if
fatigue.
Inspect the steering knuckle.
Replace if cracks, pitting or damage.
Upper Bolt Shock Absorber
Cotter pin
Nut Cover
Steering Knuckle
Lower Bolt
Nut Tie-rod
Cotter pin
Nut
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