2005-2008 Honda ATV TRX500FA/FGA Fourtrax, Rubicon Factory Service Manual, Page 300Get this manual
FRONT WHEELSUSPENSIONSTEERING BALL JOINT DISASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY Loosen the lock nuts and remove the ball joints and lock nuts from the tie-rodLOCK NUT
FLAT Install the unmarked ball joint and gold colored nut on the flat side of the tie-rod, and the "L" marked ball joint and silver nut (left handed thread) on the opposite side"L" MARK
The ball joint positions are 180 from each otherTighten these nuts after installing the tie-rod
Hand-tighten the lock nuts and measure the distance between the lock nut and thread endTIE- ROD DISTANCE:387 mm (15.24 in) The difference between distances and should be mm (0.12 in) or lessInstall the tie-rod onto the knuckle and steering arm, and adjust the toe (page 3-26)