2001-2003 Honda TRX500FA Factory Service Manual, Page 230Get this manual
FRONT WHEEL SUSPENSIONSTEERING Remove the two brake hose{b reather tube clam p
boltsMove he brake drumJknuckle assembly rearward and support it
Remove the following- front shock absorber low er mounting nut and boltpivot nutbolt and ppe armpivot nutsbolts and lower arm
INSPECTION
Remo ve the ust seal caps and ivot co llar from the upper armInspect the ball joint boo fo te ars or other damage by moving the ball joint studIt sho uld move freely and smoothly