1981-1984 Official Honda ATC250R Shop Manual, Page 120Get this manual
FRONT WHEELFRONT FORKSTEERING Remove the oil seal using screwdriver with dull or rounded edgeNOTE Avoid damaging the inner and outer surfaces of the fork slider when removing the oil sealOIL SEAL SCREWDRIVER
ATC 250R
SHOP TOWEL OR SOFT JAWS
FORK TUBE, PISTON AND FORK SLIDER INSPECTION
Check the fork tube, piston and oil lock piece for score marks, scratches or abnormal wearReplace components which are worn or damaged