1998-2004 Honda Foreman 450 factory service manual, Page 339Get this manual
FRONT DRIVING MECHANISM Install the O-ring on the fina shaftApplyof molybdenum disulfide grease to the propeller shaft joint splinePush the front differential and propeller shaft slightly forward
Install the spri ng and propeller shaft joint onto the shaftSet the dust boot securely
Connect the propel ler shaft to the engine whi le pu lIing back the propeller shaft jointRotate the shaft slightly if necessary to align the splines