Honda TRX400EX FOURTRAX 1999 Service Manual page 182

FRONT WHEELISUSPENSIONISTEERING
TIE-ROD ASSEMBLY
When the tie-rod ball joints will be replaced, install
the ball joints and lock nuts as shown.
Adjust the tie-rod length so that the distance between
each lock nut and thread end is 6.5 mm (0.26 in). (A
difference between both ends distances is 3 mm (0.1
in) max.
Tighten these Temporarily tighten the lock nuts while the ball joints
position are 180" from each other.
nuts after
installing the tie-
rod into the
knuckle and
steering shaft.
INSTALLATION
Apply grease to the shaft bushing inner surface.
Install the shaft bushing onto the steering shaft with
the "UP" mark facing up.
Install the steering shaft into the shaft bearing.
Install the shaft holders with the two bolts as shown.
Tighten the holder bolts.
TORQUE: 32
Install the shaft collar into the dust seal.
Install the end nut and tighten it.
TORQUE: 69 N m 17.0 kgfm, 51 Ibf4t)
Install a new cotter pin.
12-20
13.3 kgfm, 24 Ibf4t)
.
6.5 rnm
6.5
(0.26 in)
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BUSHING