1998-2004 Honda Foreman 450 factory service manual, Page 348Get this manual
REAR DRIVING MECHANISM INSPECTION Turn the drive pinion wi th your inger; it should turn smoothly and quietlyInspect the following if the drive pinion does not turn smoot hly and quietly- Final drive caseRing gear bearingsDrive pinionRing gear Proceed with the detailed inspection procedures that follow and rep lace faulty partsassemblies as required
BACKLASH INSPECTION
Remove the oil iller capSet the gear case on the vise and hold the pinion joint using the special tools as shown
TOOLS: Pinion holder
07SMB-HM70200
Set horizontal type dial indicator on the ring gear, through the oil filler holeRotate the ring gear by hand until gear slack is taken upTurn the ring gear back and forth to read backlash