2004-2006 Honda FourTrax Rancher TRX350TE/TM/FE/FM Service Manual, Page 292Get this manual
FRONT DRIVING MECHANISM (FMFE model)
TROUBLESHOOTING
Consistent noise during cruising Oil level too low Foreign matte co nt am inati ng gea oil Worn or damaged bea ring Worn or damaged ring gear and pinion gear Deformed ring gear differential case Impro per too th con tact betwe en rin ge ar an pi nio gear Gear noises while running Oil level too low Foreign matte contam in ati ng gear oi Chipped or damaged gears Improper tooth contact between ring gear and pinion gear Gear noises while coasting Dam aged or chipped gears Abnormal noises when turning Worn or dam ag ed ri ng gea bearing Wo rn or dama ged face cam and ca fo llower Worn or damaged differential housing groove Worn cone spring or shim Abnormal noises at start or during acceleration Excessive backlash between ring gear and pinion gear Worn differential splines Loose fastene rs Worn cone spring or shim Oil leak Oil level too hig Clogged breath er Damaged seals Loose case cover bolt Over heating Oil level too low Insufficient backlash between ring gea and pinion gear