2001-2003 Honda TRX500FA Factory Service Manual, Page 227Get this manual

2001-2003 Honda TRX500FA Factory Service Manual, Page 227

FRONT WHEELSUSPENSIONSTEERING INSPECTION Turn the inner race of the bearing in he knuckle with your fingerThe bearing should turn smoothly and

BEARING

BALL JOINT BOOT

qu ietlyAlso check that th bearing oute race fits
tightly in the knuckle
Inspect the knuck le for damage or cracksInspect he ball joint boot for tears other damage by moving the ball joint studIt should move freely and smoothly
For ball joint replacement, see page 14-17
BEARING REPLACEMENT