2005-2006 Honda ATV TRX500FE/FM/TM FourTrax Foreman Factory Service Manual, Page 245Get this manual

2005-2006 Honda ATV TRX500FE/FM/TM FourTrax Foreman Factory Service Manual, Page 245

FRONT WHEELSUSPENSIONSTEERING Remove the cotter pins from the ball joint studsLoosen the ball joint nuts, but do not remove them yetCOTTER PINS, BALL JOINT NUTS

Release the ball joints, using the special tool according to the following instructionsTOOL: Ball joint remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL00201

BALL JOINT REMOVER Apply grease to the ball joint remover at the point shownThis will ease installation of the tool and prevent damage to the pressure bolt threadsInsert the jaws carefully, making sure that you do not damage the ball joint bootIf necessary, apply Adjust the jaw spacing by turning the pressure boltpenetrating type lubricant to loosen the ball joint