14. FRONT WHEEL/FRONT SUSPENSION/
STEERING SYSTEM
14-8
MXU 300/250
FRONT SUSPENSION
REMOVAL AND INSPECTION
Elevate the front wheels by placing a
suitable stand under the frame.
Remove the front wheel (
page
14-3), caliper
(
page
13-9) and front wheel hub. (
page
14-
4)
Remove the two bolts and brake disk
protection plate.
Remove the cotter pins, washer and nuts
from tie-rod, upper and lower front arm.
Release the tie-rod ball joint off the knuckle,
using the special tool according to the
following instructions.
Special tool:
Tie-rod ball join remover F011
Apply grease to the ball joint remover at the
point shown.
This will ease installation of the tool and
prevent damage to the pressure bolt threads.
Insert the jaws carefully, making sure that
you do not damage the ball joint boot.
Adjust the jaw spacing by turning the
pressure bolt.
Tighten the pressure bolt with a wrench
until the ball joint stud pops loose.
Remove the knuckle from the upper and
lower arms
Support the machine securely so there is
no dan
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