KYMCO MXU 500 - Steering System

14. FRONT WHEEL/FRONT SUSPENSION/
STEERING SYSTEM
14-2
MXU 500
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
xJack the machine front wheel off the ground and be careful to prevent the machine from falling
down.
xDuring servicing, keep oil or grease off the brake disk
xInspect the brake system before riding.
SPECIFICATIONS Unit: mm (in)
Ite
m
Standar
d
Service Limit
Radial

2
(
0.08
)
Axial

2
(
0.08
)
Tie rod len
g
th 379.75±0.25
(
15.19±0.01
)

Rod-end
(
tie rod
)
an
g
le 180
º

TORQUE VALUES
Steering column nut 7 kgf-m (70 N-m, 50 lbf-ft)
Front swing arm nut 4.5 kgf-m (45 N-m, 32 lbf-ft)
Front wheel nut 6.5 kgf-m (65 N-m, 46 lbf-ft)
Front wheel hub nut 7 kgf-m (70 N-m, 50 lbf-ft) Castle nut
Knuckle ball joint nut 3 kgf-m (30 N-m, 22 lbf-ft) Castle nut
Tie-rod ball joint nut 2.1 kgf-m (21 N-m, 16 lbf-ft) Castle nut
Tie-rod adjusting nut 3.5 kgf-m (35 N-m, 25.5 lbf-ft)
Front shock absorber mount bolt 4 kgf-m (40 N-m, 29 lbf-ft)
Handlebar holder bolt 2.5 kgf-m (25 N-m, 18 lbf-ft)
Steering bracket 2.2 kgf-m (22 N-m, 16 lbf-ft)
SPECIAL TOOLS
Oil seal and bearing driver A120E00014
Ball join remover A120F00012
Front wheel rim run out