KYMCO Mongoose/KXR 250 User Manual

14. FRONT WHEEL/FRONT SUSPENSION/
STEERING SYSTEM
14-2
Mongoose/KXR 250
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
• Jack the machine front wheel off the ground and be careful to prevent the machine from falling
down.
• During servicing, keep oil or grease off the brake disk
• Inspect the brake system before riding.
SPECIFICATIONS
Ite
m
Standard
(
mm
)
Service Limit
(
mm
)
Radial
⎯
2.0
Axial
⎯
2.0
Tie rod len
g
th 299.5±0.5
⎯
Rod-end
(
tie rod
)
an
g
le 180
º
⎯
TORQUE VALUES
Steering stem nut 6.0～8.0kgf-m
Front swing arm nut 4.0～5.0kgf-m
Front wheel nut 4.0～5.0kgf-m
Front wheel hub nut 6.0~8.0kgf-m
Steering knuckle nut 3.0～4.0kgf-m
Front shock absorber upper
mount bolt 3.5～4.5kgf-m
Front shock absorber lower
mount bolt 3.5～4.5kgf-m
SPECIAL TOOLS
Oil seal and bearing install E014
TROUBLESHOOTING
Hard steering (heavy) Front wheel wobbling
•Insufficient tire pressure • Bent rim
• Excessive wheel bearing play
• Bent spoke plate
• Faulty tire
Steers to one side or does not track straight • Improperly tightened axle nut
• Uneven front shock absorbers Soft front shock absorber
• Bent front arm • Weak shock springs
• Bent steering knuckle • Insufficient damper oil
Front shock absorber noise
• Slider bending
• Loose arm fasteners
• Lack of lubrication
Front wheel rim run out

KYMCO Mongoose/KXR 250 Specifications

General

Brand	KYMCO
Model	Mongoose/KXR 250
Category	Offroad Vehicle
Language	English