2006-2009 Honda TRX250EX/TRX250X Service Manual, Page 76Get this manual
MAINTENANCE
TIE-ROD AND JOINT BOOTS (After '07 only)
Check the tie-rod joint nuts for loosenessCheck the ball joint boots of the tie-rod for tears or
other damageCheck for looseness of the tie-rod ball joints or bearings by grabbing each front wheel side to side with the wheels on the groundIf any looseness is noted, inspect the following- tie -rod (page 13-29)front wheel hub bearing (page 13-15)
BALL JOINT
STEERING SHAFT HOLDER BEARING
Make sure the callies do nor mrerfere wlh the
Raise the front wheels off the ground and make sure the handlebar rotates freelyIf the handlebar moves unevenly, binds or has hort-
roratlon of the zomal movement, check the steering shaft holder handlebarbushing and steering bearing, and replace them if necessary (page 13-24)