Front Propeller Shaft Disassembly/Inspection; Front Final Drive Operation Check - Honda TRX500FM Service Manual

FRONT DRIVING MECHANISM
loosen the left lower arm pivot nuts and lower the lower
arm.
Separate the right drive shaft [1] from the final gear
case assembly \21 by tapping the right drive shaft end
lightly through the gear case, using a screwdriver or
equivalent.
Remove the gear case assembly from the frame.
OPERATION CHECK
Turn the pinion joint (1) while the clutch arm [2] is sel to
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the rear (4WD position), and check that the gear turns
smoothly and quietly without binding.
If the gear does nollurn smoothly or quietly, the pinion
gear, ring gear, bearing and/or clutch components may
be
damaged or faulty. They must be checked after
disassembly; replace them if necessary.
Operate the change-over mechanism while turning the
pinion joint, check for smooth engagementl
disengagement
FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT
DISASSEMBL Y/INSPECTION
Remove the outer boot band (1) and the shaft boot
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from the propeller shaft jOint [3) to remove the shaft
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joint.
Remove the following :
- jOint spring
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- inner boot bands [2J
- shaft boots (3]
Check the splines (41 of the propeller shaft and joint for
wear or damage.
If they are damaged. check the splines of the output
shaft and pinion joint.
Check the boots for cuts, deterioration or damage.
Check the seal lip in each boots for damage.
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