2001-2003 Honda TRX500FA Factory Service Manual, Page 304Get this manual
REAR DRIVING MECHANISM Remove the spring and dri ve shaft from the
swingarm
INSPECTION
Check the seal rubber for ear or damageCheck the sp lines of the dr ive shaft for wear or dam-
age If the spli nes are damaged, check th in ion and uni versal joint splines also To rem ov the universal joint, remove the swingarm (page 15-5)
SPLIN ES