1998-2001 Honda Fourtrax Foreman TRX450S, TRX450ES Factory Service Manual, Page 298Get this manual
MECHANISM CarefuUy pry the -cover off the case using screw driver at the pry points as shown
Remove the differential assemb ly and the a.dlustmellt spacers from the differential case
DIFFERENTl Al ASSEMBLY
RING GEAR SPACERS
BEARING INSPECTIONi
Turn he inner race of each ring gear bearing with your fingert The bearin gs should turn smoothly and quie lyAlso checktha tile outer race fit tightly in the case and coverRemove and discard the bearings tf the races do not tum smooth ly and quietly, or if they filt loose ly in the case or coverFor ri ng ge ar bearing replacement, go to page 15