1997-2004 Honda Fourtrax Recon TRX250TE/TM Service Manual, Page 278Get this manual
REAR DRIVING MECHANISM INSPECTION Turn the drive pinion with your finger; it should turn smoothly and QuietlyInspect the following if the drive pinion does not turn smoothly and quietly- Final drive caseRing gear bearingsDrive pinionRing gear Proceed with the detailed inspection procedures that follow and replace faulty partsassemblies as required
BACKLASH INSPECTION
Remove the oil filler capSet the gear case on the vise and hold the pinion joint using the special tools as shownTOOLS;
Pinion puller set
- Shaft puller