15. REAR WHEEL/AXLE/SUSPENSION
15-14
Mongoose/KXR 250
Remove the dust seals and the bushes from
the lower rear swing arm.
Inspect the lower rear swing arm.
Wear/damage → Replace.
Inspect the bush.
Wear/damage → Replace.
Inspect the needle bearings.
Bring allow play in the lower rear swing
arm or bearing turns roughly → Replace.
REAR SWING ARM ASSEMBLY
Reverse the “REAR SWING ARM
DISASSEMBLY” procedures.
Install the upper rear swing arm and tighten
the bolt.
Torque: 3.5~4.5kgf-m
Check the tightening torque of the pivot
shaft (rear fork) securing nut.
Torque: 6.0~8.0kgf-m
Check the rear fork side play by moving it
from side to side.
If side play noticeable, check the inner
collar, bearing, bushing and thrust cover, or
adjust the shim.
Apply grease onto the oil seal lips,
needle bearin