Final Drive Inspection; Drive Shaft Check; Final Drive Disassembly/Inspection; Backlash Check - Honda TRX350TM Rancher Service Manual

2000-2003 rancher/rancher 4x4
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REAR DRIVING MECHANISM
Remove the spring and drive shaft from the
swingarm.
INSPECTION
DRIVE SHAFT
Check the splines of the drive shaft for wear or
damage.
If the splines are damaged, check the pinion and
universal joint splines also.
For universal joint removal, see page 13-4
''Swingarm''
FINAL DRIVE
Turn the pinion gear and check that the gear turns
smoothly and quietly without binding.
If the gears do not turn smoothly or quietly, the
gears and/or bearing may be damaged or faulty.
They must be checked after disassembly; replace
them if necessary.
FINAL DRIVE DISASSEMBLY/
INSPECTION
BACKLASH INSPECTION
Hold the pinion gear with the special tools.
TOOLS:
Pinion puller set
puller shaft
pinion puller base
or U.S.A. only:
Puller shaft
Special nut
Pinion puller base
Set the differential case into a jig or vise with soft
jaws.
Remove the oil filler cap and set a horizontal type
dial indicator on the ring gear through the filler
hole.
Turn the ring gear back and forth to read backlash.
STANDARD:
SERVICE LIMIT:
Remove the dial indicator. Turn the ring gear 120°
and measure backlash. Repeat this procedure once
more.
Compare the difference of the three measurements.
SERVICE LIMIT:
If the difference in measurements exceeds the
service limit, it indicates that the bearing is not
installed squarely, or the case is deformed.
Inspect the bearings and case.
16-6
07HMC-MM80101
07931-ME40000
07HMC-MM80110
07931-ME4010B
07931-HB3020A
07HMC-MM8011A
0.05 0.25 mm (0.002 0.010 in)
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
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