Honda 2005-2008 RX500 FA Service Manual page 288

'61HN252' by American Honda Motor Co. - Page 288 of 540
[2005-2008] [TRX500 FA/FGA]
FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION/STEERING
14-20
1 of 1
INSPECTION
UPPER/LOWER ARM
Remove the dust seal caps and pivot collar from the
upper arm.
Check the pivot bushings of the upper arm for wear
or damage.
Inspect the ball joint boot for tears or other damage
by moving the ball joint stud.
It should move freely and smoothly.
Check the pivot bushings of the lower arm for wear
or damage.
KNUCKLE
Turn the inner race of the bearing in the knuckle
with your finger. The bearing should turn smoothly
and quietly. Also check that the bearing outer race
fits tightly in the knuckle.
Inspect the knuckle for damage or cracks.
Inspect the ball joint boot for tears or other damage
by moving the ball joint stud.
It should move freely and smoothly.
For ball joint replacement, see page 14-21.
http://services.honda.com/ServiceManual/SVC_MNL/61HN253/61HN2...
PIVOT BUSHINGS
BALL JOINT BOOT
PIVOT BUSHING
BEARING
BALL JOINT BOOT
PIVOT COLLAR
DUST SEAL CAPS
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