KYMCO MXU 500 Owner's Manual page 522

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FRONT WHEEL/FRONT SUSPENSION/

STEERING SYSTEM

Adjustment steps:

(The following procedures are done on both

tie-rods, right and left.)

Loosen the lock nuts.

Adjust the tie-rod length by tuning both tie-

Tie rod length:

379.75±0.25 mm (15.19±0.01 in)

Set the rod-end (steering column side) in an

angle where the indentation surface of the

tie-rod is parallel to the rod-end shaft, and

then tighten the lock nut.

Torque: 3.5 kgf-m (35 N-m, 25.5 lbf-ft)

Set the other rod-end (steering knuckle side)

in an angle as shown (right-hand tie-rod and

left-hand tie-rod), and then tighten the lock

Rod-end (tie rod) angle: 180

Torque: 3.5 kgf-m (35 N-m, 25.5 lbf-ft)

After making adjustment on both tie rods

be sure to mark them R and L for

identification.

The threads on both rod-end must be of

the same length.

Indentation Surface

To Steering Knuckle

To Steering Column

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