14. FRONT WHEEL/FRONT SUSPENSION/
STEERING SYSTEM MXU 250R/300R
FRONT SUSPENSION
REMOVAL AND INSPECTION
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 (page 14-3), caliper
(page 13-9) and front wheel hub. (page 14-
4)
Remove the two bolts and brake disk
protection plate. Nut
Plate Bolts
Tie-rod
Remove the cotter pins, washer and nuts
from tie-rod, upper and lower front arms.
Nut Cotter Pin Nuts Cotter Pin
Tie-rod Ball Join Remover
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. Apply grease
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
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