2005-2009 Honda TRX400EX/TRX400X Service Manual, Page 234Get this manual
FRONT WHEELSUSPENSIONSTEERING INSPECTION Inspect the lie-rod for distortion or damageInspect the ball joint boots for tears or other dam age by moving the ball joint studsThey shou ld move freely and smoothly Rep lace the ball joint if necessaryLeft-hand threads
DISASSEMBLY ASSEMBL Y
Loosen the lock nuts and remove the ball joints and lock nuts from the tie-rod Install the gold ball joi nt and nut on the flat (wrench holding area) side of the tie-rod, and the silver ball joint and nut on the opposite side ddference Adjust the tie-rod length so that the distance borween lIe dls- between each lock nu and thread end is 6.5 mm lance!' sl)Ould be (0.26 in)
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