Kymco MO X500 Service Manual - chap 14 (sterzo ruota ant ammortizzatore)

14.STEERING HANDLEBAR/FRONT WHEEL/ FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
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SCHEMATIC DRAWING
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SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
A contaminated brake disc or pad reduces stopping power. Discard contaminated parts and clean a contaminated disc with a high quality brake degreasing agent.
This section covers of the front wheel , fork, handlebar, and steering.
A jack or other support is required to support the vehicle.
Do not twist or bend the brake hose and pipe when servicing.
Use genuine KYMCO replacement bolts and nuts for all suspension pivots and mounting points
Refer to section 16 for brake system information.
SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM STANDARD SERVICE LIMIT
Minimum tire tread depth
2
, 29 psi
2
, 32psi
Cold tire pressure Axle runout
Wheel rim runout
Driver onl Driver and passenger225 kPa (2.25kgf/c
Radial Axial
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/c
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Unit: mm (in)
1.6 (0.06
0.2 (0.008
2.0 (0.08
2.0 (0.08
TORQUE VALUES
Handlebar bolt 23 N•m (2.3 kgf•m, 17 lbf•ft) Steering stem nut 62 N•m (6.2 kgf•m, 45 lbf•ft) Steering stem lock nut 45 N•m (4.5 kgf•m, 32 lbf•ft) Steering top thread 17 N•m (1.7 kgf•m, 12 lbf•ft)
Steering stem pinch bolt 23 N•m (2.3 kgf•m, 17 lbf•ft) Front axle bolt 55 N•m (5.5 kgf•m, 40 lbf•ft) Front brake disc bolt 42 N•m (4.3 kgf•m, 31 lbf•ft)
Lock bolt: replace with a new one.
Front fork bolt 23 N•m (2.3 kgf•m, 17 lbf•ft)
SPECIAL TOOLS
Long socket wrench E015 Bearing remover E037 Oil seal & bearing install driver E014
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Hard steering Wheel turns hard
Steering stem top thread too tight Faulty front wheel bearings
Worn or damaged steering bearings Bent front axle
Worn or damaged steering bearing races Brake drug
Bent steering stem
Insufficient tire pressure Soft suspension
Faulty front tire Weak fork spring
Insufficient fluid in fork
Steers to one side or does not track straight Deteriorated fork fluid
Damaged or loose steering bearings Incorrect fork fluid weight
Bent fork Low tire pressure
Bent front axle: wheel installed incorrectly
Bent frame Hard suspension
Faulty front tire Bent fork tube
Worn or damaged front wheel bearings Too much fluid in fork
Worn or damaged engine mounting bushings Incorrect fork fluid weight
Clogged fork fluid passage
Front wheel wobbling High tire pressure
Bent rim
Worn or damaged front wheel bearings Front suspension noise
Faulty front tire Worn slider or fork tube bushing
Loose front axle fasteners Insufficient fluid in fork
Loose fork fastener
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Holder bol
FRONT WHEEL
REMOVAL
Loosen the front axle holder bolt.
Front Axle
Loosen the front axle bolt.
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Support the scooter securely using a hoist or equivalent and raise the front wheel off the ground.
Remove the right and left mount bolts and front brake calipers.
Pull off the front axle out and remove the front wheel.
NOTE: Do not operate the front and rear brake
lever after removing the front wheel.
Bolts
Calipers
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Remove the right and left side collar from the wheel hub.
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Side Colla
INSTECTION
Axle
Place the axle in V-blocks and measure the runout.
Actual runout is 1/2 the total indicator reading.
Service limit: 0.20 mm (0.008 in)
Wheel
Check the rim runout by placing the wheel in a truing stand.
Spin the wheel slowly and read the runout using a dial indicator.
Actual runout is 1/2 the total indicator reading.
Service limit: Radial: 0.20 mm (0.008 in) Axial: 0.20 mm (0.008 in)
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Wheel Bearing
Turn the inner race of each bearing with your finger.
The bearings should turn smoothly and quietly. Also check that the bearing outer race fits tightly in the hub.
DIASSEMBLY
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Remove the right and left disc bolts and brake discs.
Remove the bolts and speed sensor guide.
Discs
Speed Sensor Guide
Wheel Bearing
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Remove the dust seals
Install the bearing remover into the bearing. Drive the bearing out of the wheel hub. Remove the distance collar and drive out the
other bearing.
Dust Seals
Special tool: Bearing remover E037
NOTE: Replace the wheel bearings in pairs.
Do not reuse old bearings.
ASSEMBLY
Pack a new bearing cavities with grease. Drive the new left bearing squarely with the
sealed side facing up until it is fully seated.
Special tool: Oil seal & bearing install driver E014
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Install the distance collar.
Pack a new bearing cavities with grease. Drive the new right bearing squarely with the
sealed side facing up until it is fully seated.
Distance Colla
Special tool: Oil seal & bearing install driver E014
Apply grease to the new dust seal lips. Install the dust seals into the wheel hub until there are flush with the wheel hubs.
Dust Seals
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