12. FRONT WHEEL/FRONT BRAKE/FRONT SUSPENSION/STEERING SYSTEM Mongoose/KXR 90/50 FRONT SUSPENSION Upper Bolt Shock Absorber REMOVAL Elevate the front wheels by placing a suitable stand under the frame. Support the machine securely so there is no danger of it falling over. Remove the front wheel, wheel hub, brake shoe plate. (Refer to chapter 12) Remove the upper and lower bolt, then Lower Bolt remove the shock absorber. Nut Cover Cotter pin Nut Tie-rod Remove the cotter pin and nut attaching the tie-rod and steering knuckle. Remove nut cover at the front arm. Remove the cotter pin and nut attaching the front arm and steering knuckle. Remove steering knuckle. Steering Knuckle Nut Cotter pin INSPECTION Inspect the shock absorber rod. Replace the shock absorber assembly if bends or damage. Inspect the shock absorber. Replace the shock absorber assembly if oil leaks. Inspect the spring of the shock absorber by move the spring up and down. Replace the shock absorber assembly if fatigue. Inspect the steering knuckle. Replace if cracks, pitting or damage. 12-10