Service Rules; Model Identification - Honda 2005-2008 RX500 FA Service Manual

'61HN252' by American Honda Motor Co. - Page 8 of 540
[2005-2008] [TRX500 FA/FGA]
GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERALINFORMATION

SERVICE RULES

1. Use genuine Honda or Honda-recommended parts and lubricants or their equivalents. Parts that don't meet Honda's
design specifications may cause damage to the vehicle.
2. Use the special tools designed for this product to avoid damage and incorrect assembly.
3. Use only metric tools when servicing the vehicle. Metric bolts, nuts and screws are not interchangeable with English
fasteners.
4. Install new gaskets, O-rings, cotter pins, and lock plates when reassembling.
5. When tightening bolts or nuts, begin with the larger diameter or inner bolt first. Then tighten to the specified torque
diagonally in incremental steps unless a particular sequence is specified.
6. Clean parts in cleaning solvent upon disassembly. Lubricate any sliding surfaces before reassembly.
7. After reassembly, check all parts for proper installation and operation.
8. Route all electrical wires as show in the Cable and Harness Routing

MODEL IDENTIFICATION

`05, `06 shown:
DESTINATION CODE
Throughout this manual, the following codes are used to identify individual types for each region.
DESTINATION
CODE
A
CM
U
1-2
1 of 1
(page 1-22).
REGION
U.S.A.
Canada
Australia, U.K., Sweden
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