1997-2004 Honda Fourtrax Recon TRX250TE/TM Service Manual, Page 220Get this manual
FRONT WHEELSUSPENSIONSTEERING Remove the coner pins
Hold the tie-rod joints and remove the nutsRemove the tie-rod
Remove the caner pinsloosen the castle nuts, but do not remove them
Apply grease to the ball joint puller on the are as shownThis will ease installation of the tool and prevent damage to the pressure bolt threadsInsert the jaws carefully, making sure that you do not damage the ball joint bootAdjust the jaw spacing by turning the pressure bollNOTE: If necessary, apply penetrating type lubricant to loosen the ball joint