2004-2009 Honda TRX450R/TRX450ER Service Manual, Page 97Get this manual
MAINTENANCE
STEERING SYSTEM
Place the vehicle on level surface with the front wheels facing straight aheadMark the centers of the tires with chalk to indicate the axle center heightAlign the gauge with the marks on the tires as shown
TOE-GAUGE Slowly move the vehicle back until the wheels have turned 180 so the marks on the tires are aligned with the gauge height on the rear sideMeasure the toe on the rear part of the tires at the same points with no load on the vehicle'04'05: Toe-in: 11.4 15 mm (0.45 0.6 in) After '05: Toe-in: 14 15 mm (0.6 0.6 in) NOTE: Toe-in means the rear measurement is greater than the front measurementFRONT When the toe is out of specification, adjust it by changing the length of the tie-rods equally by loos ening the lock nuts and turning the tie-rods while holding the ball jointsREAR