Steering Shaft Bearing Inspection; Installation Of Steering Shaft; Installation Of Kingpin - Eton America Rascal IXL-40 Service Manual

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.

INSTALLATION OF STEERING SHAFT

Install the steering shaft with the bushing.
Apply grease to the bushing.
Install the bushing holder and tighten the nuts.
Torque:
24-30 N/m (18-22 ft-lbs.)
Install the steering shaft nut and tighten it.
This nut is under this steering shaft.
Torque:
50-60 N/m (35-45 ft-lbs.)

INSTALLATION OF KINGPIN

Use grease to lubricate the kingpin lower dust seal lips
before installing. Pump grease into bushing and install the
kingpin.
Tighten the kingpin nut.
The setting torque is
30-40 N/m.(22-30 ft-lbs.)
Fix the waterproof rubber cap.
Install the tie-rod and tighten the nuts.
The setting torque:
35-43 N/m (25-31 ft-lbs.)
Install the front wheel.
Adjust the toe in. (see chapter 2)
FRONT WHEEL/STEERING
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