1997-2004 Honda Fourtrax Recon TRX250TE/TM Service Manual, Page 69Get this manual
MAINTENANCE
SUSPENSION
Do not ride vehicle with faulty suspension Loose, worn or damaged suspension parts impair vehicle stability and control
Check the action of the front rea shock absorber by compressing them several timesCheck the enti re shock absorber assembly or leaks or damageRep lace damaged components which can not be repai redTighten all nuts and bolts
SWING ARM BEARINGS
Raise the rear wheels off the ground by placing jack or block under the engineMove the rear axle sideways using moderat fo rce see if the wheel and swi ngarm bea rings are