KYMCO Mongoose 70

12. FRONT WHEEL/FRONT BRAKE/FRONT
SUSPENSION/STEERING SYSTEM
12-18
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: 35 N-m (3.5 kgf-m, 25 lbf-ft)
Set the other rod-end (knuckle arm side) in
an angle as shown (right-hand tie-rod and
left-had tie-rod), and then tighten the lock
nut.
Rod-end (tie rod) angle (A): 15
º
±3
º
Torque: 35 N-m (3.5 kgf-m, 25 lbf-ft)
INSTALLATION
Install the tie-rod and tighten the nuts.
Torque: 35 N-m (3.5 kgf-m, 25 lbf-ft)
Install the cotter pins and band ends of
cotter pin.
Refer to the “TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT”
section in the CHAPTER 3 to adjust toe-in.
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 len
g
th.
＊
To Knuckle Ar
m
Be sure that the rod-end on the
indentation surface side is connected to
the steering knuckle.
＊
Indentation Surface
Always use a new cotter pin.
＊
(Right Side)
(Left Side)
To Knuckle Ar
m
(A)
(A)