1998-2004 Honda Foreman 450 factory service manual, Page 215Get this manual
CRANKSHAFTBALANCERTRANSMISSION Disassemble the ma inshaft and countershaftNOTE: COUNTERSHAFT
Keep track of the disassembled parts {gears, bushings, washers, and snap rings} by stacking them on tool or slipping them onto piece of wire Do not expand the snap ring more than necessary for remova lTo remove snap ringexpand the snap ring and pull it off using the gear behind it
MAINSHAFT
INSPECTION
Check the gear dogs, dog holes and teeth for abnormal wear or lack of lubrication
Measure the I.Dof each gearSERVICE LIMITS: C1C2C3CR: M4.M5
28.07 mm (1.105 in) 25.05 mm (0.986 in)