1998-2004 Honda Foreman 450 factory service manual, Page 315Get this manual
FRONT DRIVING MECHANISM BEARING INSPECTION Turn the inner race of each ring gear bearing ith your fingerThe bearings shou ld turn smoothly and quietlyAlso check that the outer race fits tightly in the case and coverRemove and discard the bearings if the races do not turn smoothly and quietly, or if they fit loosely in the case or coverFor ring gear bearing replacementgo to page 15-30For drive pinion removal and disassemblygo to page 15-27
GEAR TOOTH CONTACT PATTERN CHECK ('98'01)
Insta the or ig nal ring gea spacers onto the differential assembly