Honda 2005 FOURTRAX FOREMAN TRX500 TM Service Manual page 210

CRANKCASE/TRANSMISSION/CRANKSHAFT/BALANCER
Do not pry the Remove the front crankcase while tapping it at sev-
crankcase apart eral locations with a soft hammer.
with a screwdriver.
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Remove the two dowel pins.
Remove any sealant material from the crankcase
mating surfaces.
DOWEL PINS
OIL STRAINER CLEANING
Remove the oil strainer and strainer plate.
Wash the strainer thoroughly in non-flammable or
high flash point solvent until all accumulated dirt
has been removed.
Blow dry it with compressed air to clean completely.
Before installing the strainer, the screen mesh
should be examined closely for damage.
Install the strainer and plate with the wedge facing
the crankcase.
TRANSMISSION
DISASSEMBLY
Separate the crankcase (page 12-8).
Remove the following:
- washer
- sub-gearshift spindle
WASHER
- shift fork shaft
- shift forks
- shift drum
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