12. FRONT WHEEL/FRONT BRAKE/FRONT SUSPENSION/STEERING SYSTEM Mongoose/KXR 90/50 Nut TIE-ROD REMOVAL Remove the cotter pin and nut at the steering knuckle. Remove the cotter pin and nut at the steering column. Remove the tie-road. Nut Cotter Pin Cotter Pin INSPECTION Inspect the tie-rod. Replace if bend or damage. Check the tie-rod end movement. Replace it if the tie-rod end exists free play or turns roughly. Check the tapered surface of the tie-rod end. Replace it if pitting, wear or damage. Lock Nut Indentation Surface Lock Nut Adjust the tie-rod length. Adjustment steps: (The following procedures are done on both tie-rods, right and left.) Loosen the lock nuts. Adjust the tie-rod length by tuning both tie- rod ends. Tie rod length: 254.5255.5mm 12-17