2004-2006 Honda FourTrax Rancher TRX350TE/TM/FE/FM Service Manual, Page 301Get this manual
FRONT DRIVING MECHANISM (FMFE model) ASSEMBLY INSPECTION PROPELLER SHAFT Check the spl ines of the propeller shaft fo wear or damageIf damaged, check the pi nion join! and prope ller shaft jo int al soCh eck he dust sea ls for fatigue or dc mageCheck he boots for cuts or damageDIFFERENTIAL Turn he pinion jo int and check that the gear turns smooth ly and qu ietly ithout bind in If the gears do not urn smoot hly or quiet ly, he gea rs ando bea ring may be dam3ged or fa ltyThe must be checked after rep lace them if necessary
BACKLASH INSPECTION
Hold the pi nion gear with th spec ial toolsTOOLSPinion puller base Assembly shaft U.S.Aonly: Pinion puller base Puller shaft Threaded adapter, 16 1.512 1.25 mm Special nut 07HMC-MM80110 07965-VMC 0200 not availabl in U.S.A 07HMC-MJl18011A 07931 -ME4010B and 07931-KFO( '200 and 0793 1-H B31l20A PUL LER BA SE
Set he different ia case into jivise wit soft awsInstall he diffe rential inspect ion toe int the rig ht side of th different ialTOOL: Differential inspection tool 07KIiIK-HC50101 or 07KIiIK-HC5010A (U .S only)