Honda 2005 FOURTRAX FOREMAN TRX500 TM Service Manual page 197

ALTERNATOR/STARTER CLUTCH
Check the starter driven gear teeth and needle bear-
ing for wear or damage.
Measure the driven gear boss O.D.
SERVICE LIMIT: 51.69 mm (2.035 in)
0
Check the reduction gears and shaft for wear or
damage.
Be sure to wear
heavy gloves when
handling the heated
cover.
Check the starter motor bearing.
If the inner race does not turn smoothly, quietly, or
if the outer race fits loosely in the alternator cover,
replace the bearing as follows.
BEARING REPLACEMENT
Remove the stator and ignition pulse generator
(page 11-8).
Heat the alternator cover to approximately 80°C
(176°F) evenly and slowly using a heat gun.
Do not heat small areas individually.
BEARING
NOTICE
Using a torch to heat the cover may cause warpage.
Remove the bearing by tapping the cover.
Drive a new bearing squarely with the marked side
facing up until it is fully seated.
TOOLS:
Driver
Attachment, 24 x 26 mm
Pilot, 10 mm
07749-0010000
07746-0010700
07746-0040100
DRIVER
ATTACHMENT
11-12