2008 Yamaha Raptor 250SE / 250SE2 Factory Service Manual, Page 257Get this manual
FRONT ARMS AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES EBS00469
REMOVING THE FRONT ARMS 1Check: front arm free play aCheck the front arm side play by moving it from side to sideIf side play is noticeable, check the bushingsbCheck the front arm vertical movement by moving it up and downIf the vertical movement is tight or rough, or if there is binding, check the bushings2Remove: front arm
EBS00470
CHECKING THE FRONT ARMS 1Check: front arms BendsdamageReplace2Check: bushings WeardamageReplace