2004-2005 Honda TRX450R Factory Sevice Manual, Page 245Get this manual
FRONT WHEELSUSPENSIONSTEERING INSPECTION Check he steering shaft bushing for wear or dam-
ageCheck the steering shaft for disto rt ion or damage
Turn the in ner race of he steering shaft beari ng with your in gerThe bearing should tu rn smoothly and quietlyAlso check hat the bea ring outer race fits tightly in the ram eReplace the bearing if the in ner race does not turn smoothly and uie tly, or if he uter race its loosely in the frame