KYMCO Mongoose/KXR 250 Service Manual page 192

14.
FRONT WHEEL/FRONT SUSPENSION/
STEERING SYSTEM
Inspect the steering column.
Bends/damage →Replace.
Do not attempt to straighten a bent shaft,
this may dangerously weaken the shaft.
Inspect the steering brackets and oil seal.
Wear damage →Replace.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the "REMOVAL" procedures.
Apply the grease onto the collar, dust
seals, and bearing.
Install the steering column and collar, then
tighten the nut under the frame body.
Torque: 6.0～8.0kgf-m
Install the cotter pin and band ends of cotter
pin.
Always use a new cotter pin.
Assembly the steering column and tighten
the two bolts.
Torque: 1.8～2.5kgf-m
Install the tie rods and washer, then tighten
the nut.
Torque: 3.0～4.0kgf-m
Install the cotter pins and band ends of
cotter pins.
Always use a new cotter pin.
Refer to the "TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT"
section in the CHAPTER 3 to adjust toe-in.
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