14. FRONT WHEEL/FRONT SUSPENSION/ STEERING SYSTEM ATV 300/250 TIE-ROD REMOVAL AND INSPECTION Remove the cotter pin and nut attaching the tie-rod and steering column. Remove the cotter pin and nut attaching the tie-rod and steering knuckle. Then remove tie-rods. Nut Cotter Pin Cotter Pin Nut Inspect the tie-rod. Bend/damage Replace. Check the tie-rod end movement. Tie-rod end exists free play or turns roughly Replace. Check the tapered surface of the tie-rod end. Pitting/wear/damage Replace. 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: 299.50.5 mm (11.980.02 in) Lock Nut Indentation Surface Lock Nut 14-13