Honda 2005 FOURTRAX FOREMAN TRX500 TM Service Manual page 348

REAR DRIVING MECHANISM
Be careful not to Install the pinion joint onto the pinion gear shaft by
damage the oil seal pushing it in until the stopper ring seats in the pin-
lip. ion joint groove.
PINION JOINT
RING GEAR CLEARANCE INSPECTION
Install the ring gear with the left shim into the case
cover.
Measure the clearance between the ring gear and
stop pin with a feeler gauge.
CLEARANCE: 0.3 - 0.6 mm (0.01 - 0.02 in)
Remove the ring gear.
RING GEAR
If the clearance exceeds the standard value, heat the
case cover to approximately 80°C (176°F) and
remove the stop pin by tapping the cover.
Install a stop pin shim to obtain the correct tk
clearance. ^ 7
Keep dust and dirt
out of the case and
cover.
Stop pin shims:
A: 0.10 mm (0.004 in)
B: 0.15 mm (0.006 in)
Install the shim and drive the stop pin into the case
cover.
FINAL GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
• When the gear set, bearing, and/or gear case has
been replaced, check the tooth contact pattern
(page 17-14) and gear backlash (page 17-12).
Clean the mating surface of the gear case and cover,
being careful not to damage them.
Blow compressed air through the breather hole in
the gear case.
STOP PIN
17-22