2005-2011 Honda FourTrax Foreman TRX500 FE/FPE/FM/FPM/TM Service Manual, Page 301Get this manual
FRONT WHEELSUSPENSIONSTEERING
REMOVAL
Remove the inner fender (page 3-7)Remove the fron wheel (page 13-13)
Remove the cotter pins from the tie-rod ball joint
studsRemove the ball joint nuts by holding the joint stud flat surfacesRemove the tie-rod rom the steering shaft arm and knuckle
INSPECTION
Inspect the tie-rod for distortion or damageInspect the ball joint boots for tears or other damage by moving the ball joint studsThey should move freely and smoothly
DISASSEMBLYASSEMBLY
Loosen the lock nuts, and remove the ball joints and
lock nuts from the tie-rodInstall the nut and unmarked ball joint on the flat (wrench hold ing position) side of the tie-rod, and the left-hand threads nut and "lmarked ball joint