1986-1989 Honda TRX250 FourTrax 250R Service Manual, Page 132Get this manual
FRONT WHEELSUSPENSIONSTEERING INSPECTIONASSEMBL Y Check the tie-rod and ball joint rubber for damageReplace if necessaryI nstall the tie-rod into the balljoints with the flats on th tie-rod toward the golden ball jointSet to the temporary distance between the balljointsSTANDARD SETTINGS: '86, '87: 273 rnrn (10.74in) After '87: 271 mm (10.67 in)
'86, '87: 273 mm (10 ,74 in) After '87: 271 mm
INST ALLA TIONI ADJUSTMENT
Install the tie-rod with the silver ball joint toward the steering shaft, and the golden ball joint toward the knuckleInstall and tighten the nutsTORQUE: 40-50 Nm (4.0-5.0kg-rn, 29-36ft-lbl Secure the nuts with new cotter pinsInstall the front wheel (page 10-8) Adjust th toe-in (page 2-16), Make sure the ball joints operate properly by rotating the tierods