2004-2009 Honda TRX450R/TRX450ER Service Manual, Page 98Get this manual
MAINTENANCE Using 17 mm wrench, hold the tie-rod ends so that the relative angle of both tie-rods may turn into 27 degreesThen, using suitable torque wrench, tighten the tie-rod lock nuts, making sure not to force the tie-rod ends against the ball joint studsTORQUE: 54 (5.5 kgfm, 40 Ibfft) After tightening the lock nuts, rotate the tie-rods to make sure the ball joints have operate properly and have an equal range of movementRaise the wheel off the ground and check the hub, knuckle bearings or tie-rod ball joints for excessive play or abnormal noise27 KNUCKLE SIDE LOCK NUT TIE-ROD END