Universal Bolt Check; Propeller Shaft Operation Check; Joint Boot Replacement - Honda TRX500FM Service Manual

UNIV ERSAL J OINT
Check the boot (1] for cuts or other damage.
Check that the joint moves smoothly without binding or
noise.
OPERATION CHECK
Temporarily install the propeller shaft 11J.
Turn the pinion gear and check thaI the gear turns
smoothly and quietly withou t binding .
REAR DRIVING MECHANISM
If the gears do not turn smoothly or quietly, the gears
andlor bearing may be damaged or faulty.
They must be checked after disassembly; replace them
jf
necessary.
JOINT BOOT REPLACEMENT
Bend up the lock tabs [1] and raise each band end [2] to , - - - - - - - -- - - - - - -- -,
loosen the boot bands.
Remove the joint boot [3] .
Install the boot and set
it
onto the universal jOint
properly.
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Install new boot bands [1) so the band ends [2J are
facing opposite the forward direction.
Bend down each band end and secure it with the lock
tabs [3] . Tap the lock tabs with a plastic hammer.
Viewed from the rear:
Forward direction
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