Steering Shaft Removal; Steering Shaft Inspection; Steering Shaft Bearing Inspection - Eton ATV RXL 50 Service Manual

STEERING SHAFT REMOVAL

Remove the handle bar and handle bar cover.
(see paragraph 8-1)
Remove the front fender. (see paragraph 11-1)
Unscrew the steering shaft fixed out below shaft.
Pull steering shaft carefully.
BUSHING INSPECTION
Remove the steering shaft.
Remove the bushing from the shaft.
Inspect the bushing for damage or wear, replace
if necessary.
Measure the bushing inner diameter.
Maximum limit: Ø22.8 mm

STEERING SHAFT INSPECTION

Inspect the steering shaft for damage or cracks.
Measure the steering shaft outer diameter in the
location of the bushing.
Minimum limit: Ø22.0 mm

STEERING SHAFT BEARING INSPECTION

Turn the shaft bearing with finger.
The bearing is on the front part of frame.
The bearing should turn smoothly and quietly.
Also check that the bearing outer race fits in the holder.
Replace the bearing if necessary.
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