1998-2001 Honda Fourtrax Foreman TRX450S, TRX450ES Factory Service Manual, Page 290Get this manual
FRONT DRIVING MECHANISM INSPECTION Check the boot for cuts or other damage; replace if necessaryCheck the drive shaft joints for excessive play or noise by moving the in circu lar directliorlOU TBOA RD
INBOARD
!If the outboard jO int seems to be worn or damaged, the drive shaft must be replaced To service the in board joint, follow he DISASSEMBLY steps be low
OISASSEMBL Y
To replace the outboard bootfirst remove the inboard boot as described in these stepsThen remove th bands and pull the outboard bo ot off the in board end of the shaft