Honda TRX350TM Rancher Service Manual page 196

FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION/STEERING
Release the ball joints, using the special tool
according to the following instructions.
TOOL:
Ball joint remover, 28 mm
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.
If necessary, apply
Adjust the jaw spacing by turning the pressure bolt.
penetrating type
lubricant to 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 by loosening the joint nuts.
Remove the O-ring from the knuckle.
For suspension arm service, see page 12-16.
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Apply grease here
ADJUSTING BOLT
O O
PRESSURE BOLT
PRESSURE BOLT
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