Honda 2005 FOURTRAX FOREMAN TRX500 TM Service Manual page 251

FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION/STEERING
Remove the following:
- shock absorber lower mounting nut and bolt
- pivot nut, bolt and upper arm
- pivot nuts, bolts and lower arm
UPPER ARM
Remove the dust seal caps and pivot collar from the
upper arm.
DUST SEAL CAPS
INSPECTION
Check the pivot bushings for wear or damage.
PIVOT BUSHING
Inspect the ball joint boot for tears or other damage
by moving the ball joint studs.
It should move freely and smoothly.
BALL JOINT BOOT
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