1997-2001 Honda TRX250 Fourtrax Recon Service Manual, Page 230Get this manual
REAR WHEELSUSPENSION Remove the yoke jointdrive shaft from the swingarmYOKE JOINT
DRIVE SHAFT
INSPECTION
Remove the dust sea ls from the swingarm Check the dust seals for wear or damage
Tu rn th inner race of each pivot bearin ith your finge rThe beari ngs shou ld turn smoothly and quietlyAlso chec that the outer ra ce fits tightly in the swingarm pivotRepla ce them if necessary (see be low)
PIVOT BEARINGREAR AXLE BEARING REPLACEMENT