2001-2003 Honda TRX500FA Factory Service Manual, Page 302Get this manual
REAR DRIVING MECHANISM INSPECTION REAR AXLE
Set he axl in V-blocks and measu re the axle runout
w ith ial indicatorAx le run ut is 12 he otal indicato readi ng SERVICE UMIT: 3.0 mm 0.12 in )
AX LE BEARING
AX LE BEA RING S
Remove the du st seals from the axle hou sing and
brake panelTurn the inn er race of each bearing with yo ur ingerThe bearin gs should turn smoothly and uietlyA lso check that th bearing ut er race fit ig ht ly in he housing or panel
BEARING REPLACEMENT
AXLE HOUSING Remove the dust seal and drive the axle bearing ut of he axle ho using