Honda 2005-2008 RX500 FA Service Manual page 299

'61HN252' by American Honda Motor Co. - Page 299 of 540
[2005-2008] [TRX500 FA/FGA]
TIE-ROD
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Install the handlebar upper cover and tighten the
screw.
Install the front fender (page 2-11).
Install the inner fenders (page 2-9).
REMOVAL
Remove the inner fenders (page 2-9).
Remove the front wheel (page 14-12).
Remove the cotter pins.
Remove the tie-rod ball joint nuts while holding the
joint stud flats with an open end wrench.
Remove the tie-rod from the knuckle and steering
shaft.
INSPECTION
Inspect the tie-rod for distortion or damage.
Inspect the ball joint boots for tears or other dam-
age by moving the ball joint studs.
They should move freely and smoothly.
Replace the ball joints if necessary.
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FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION/STEERING
HANDLEBAR UPPER COVER
COTTER PINS
SCREW
NUTS
BALL JOINT BOOTS
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