1986-1987 Honda TRX350 FourTrax 4X4, 1987-1989 TRX350D Foreman 4X4 Service Manual, Page 214Get this manual
REAR WHEELSUSPENSION SPRING FREE LENGTH INSPECTION Measure the rear shock absorber spring free length SERVICE LIMIT: 247 .0 mm (9 .72 in) AFTER '86: SERVICE LIMIT: 246 .0 mm (9.69 in)
ASSEMBLY
Apply locking agent to the rod threads and install the lock nut all the wayAttach the shock absorber compressor, screw ing in the com pressor' base adjuster nutApply locking agent to the damper rod threads and screw the upper joint onHold the upper joint in vice and tighten the lock nut securely NOTE Check that the rock nut is seated against the rod's bottom thread