1997-2001 Honda TRX250 Fourtrax Recon Service Manual, Page 219Get this manual
FRONT WHEELSUSPENSIONSTEERING INSPECTION Check the steering shaft bush ng for wear or damageBUSHING
Check the steering shaft distortion or damage
STEER ING SHAFT
Turn the inner race of steering shaft bearing with your fingerThe bearing should turn smooth ly and quietlyAlso check that the bearing outer race fits tightly in the frame Remove and discard the bearing if the race does not turn smoothly, quietly or if it fits loosely in the frame