2001-2003 Honda TRX500FA Factory Service Manual, Page 276Get this manual
FRONT DRIVING MECHANISM DISASSEMBLYIINSPECTION Check the boots cuts or other damageCheck the drive shaft joi nt for excessive play or noise by ovin th joints in ci rcu lar direction If the outboard joint seems to be worn or damagedthe dr ive sh aft must be replaced
NOTE: To replace the outboard boot, first remove the inboard boots as described in following steps.Then remove bands and the outboard boot off the inboard end of the shaft The outboard oint can not be disassemb led