Honda TRX400EX FOURTRAX 1999 Service Manual page 175

Release the ball joints of the upper and lower arms
off the knuckle, using the special tool according to
the following instructions.
TOOL
Ball joint remover
Apply grease to the ball joint remover at the point
shown.
This will ease installation of the tool and prevent
damage to the pressure bolt threads.
Insert the jaws carefully. making sure that you do not
damage the ball joint boot.
Adjust the jaw spacing by turning the pressure bolt.
NOTE:
If necessary, apply penetrating type lubricant t o
loosen the ball joint.
Once the tool is in place, turn the adjusting bolt as
necessary to make the jaws parallel.
Then hand-tighten the pressure bolt and recheck the
jaws to make sure they are still parallel.
Tighten the pressure bolt with a wrench until the ball
joint stud pops loose.
Remove the knuckle from the upper and lower arms.
Remove the following:
- four bolts and carry pipe
FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION/STEERlNG
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ADJUSTING BOLT
PRESSURE BOLT
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BOLT
PRESSURE
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