1999-2004 Honda TRX400EX FourTrax Service Manual, Page 179Get this manual
FRONT WHEELISUSPENSIONISTEERING TIE-ROD ASSEMBLY When the tie-rod ball joints will be replaced, install the ball joints and lock nuts as shownAdjust the tie-rod length so that the distance between each lock nut and thread end is 6.5 mm (0.26 in)(A difference between both ends distances is mm (0.1 in) maxTighten these nuts after installing the tierod into the knuckle and steering shaftc
Temporarily tighten the lock nuts while the ball joints position are 180" from each other
6.5 rnm (0.26 in)