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[2005-2008] [TRX500 FA/FGA]
FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION/STEERING
Remove the cotter pins and loosen the ball joint cas-
CASTLE NUTS
tle nuts, but do not remove them yet.
COTTER PINS
Release the ball joints, using the special tool accord-
ing to the following instructions.
TOOL:
Ball joint remover, 28 mm
07MAC-SL00201
07MAC-SL0A202
(U.S.A. only) or
07MAC-SL00200 and
07MAC-SL0A300
(U.S.A. only)
BALL JOINT REMOVER
Apply grease to the ball joint remover at the point
PRESSURE BOLT
shown.
Apply grease here
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.
If necessary, apply
penetrating type
lubricant to loosen
the ball joint.
To prevent the tool from dropping, tie the strap on a
STRAP
neighboring solid part such as the lower arm, tie-
rod, etc. before operation.
· Do not tie the strap on the brake hose, brake
pipe, rubber boot, and other parts that can be
damaged easily.
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