2000-2003 Honda TRX350 Rancher factory service manual, Page 250Get this manual
FRONT DRIVING MECHANISM (FMFE models) DIFFERENTIAL Turn the pinion joint and check that the gear turns smoothly and quietly without bindingIf the gears do not turn smoothly or quietly, the gears andor bearing may be damaged or faultyThey must be checked after disassembly; replace them if necessary
BACKLASH INSPECTION
Hold the pinion gear with the special toolsTOOLS: Pinion puller base 07HMC-MM80110 or 07HMC-MM8011A (U.S.Aonly) 07965-VM00200 not available in U.S.Aor 07931-ME4010B and 07YMF-HN4010A (U.S.Aonly) and 07931-HB3020A (U.S.Aonly)
Assembly shaft Puller shaft Threaded adapter, 16 1.5 12 1.25 mm Special nut
PULLER BASE