2001-2003 Honda TRX500FA Factory Service Manual, Page 306Get this manual
REAR DRIVING MECHANISM Pry the cov er at the prying points using screwdriver
and rem ove the case cove r
PRYIN POINTS
Remov the ring gear an shi s
BEARING INSPECTION
Turn the inner race of each bearing in the gear case and case cover with your fingerThe bea rings should tu rn smoothly and quietlyA lso check hat th bearing out er race fi ts tig htly in he case or coverFor ring gear bearing rep lacemen t, see page 18-12