2001-2003 Honda TRX500FA Factory Service Manual, Page 248Get this manual
REAR WHEELSUSPENSION Rem ove the right pivot lock nut us ing the special toolTOOL: Lock nut wrench
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Rem ove the left and right pivot bo ltsRemove the universal jo int boot from the swingarmthen remove the swingarm from the frame
Rem ove the un ive rsal jo nt
Checkthe jo int boot for tears or other damag and rep lace it if necessary