1988-1994 Honda TRX300 Fourtrax, 1988, 1990-1994 TRX300FW Fourtrax Service Manual, Page 202Get this manual
FRONT WHEELSUSPENSIONSTEERING
INSPECTION
Inspect the spring for damage and measure its free length
SERVICE LIMITS: TRX300: '88-'92: 277.2 mm (10.91 in) After '92: 212.5 mm (8.37 in) TRX300FW: '88- '92: 241.9 mm (9.52 in) After '92: 219.3 mm (8.63 in)
Inspect the damper rod for distortion and signs of oil leakageInspect the spring guide for damage
ASSEMBLY
'88-'92: TRX300 Install the following:seat guidelock washerball joint