1997-2004 Honda Fourtrax Recon TRX250TE/TM Service Manual, Page 240Get this manual

1997-2004 Honda Fourtrax Recon TRX250TE/TM Service Manual, Page 240

REAR WHEELSUSPENSION Remove the swingarm pivot cap (each side)
Release the breather tubes from the swingarm clampsRemove the rear shock absorber lower mounting bolt
Remove the right pivot bolt using the commercially available tool as shown