2005-2006 Honda ATV TRX500FE/FM/TM FourTrax Foreman Factory Service Manual, Page 197Get this manual
ALTERNATORSTARTER CLUTCH Check the starter driven gear teeth and needle bearing for wear or damageMeasure the driven gear boss O.DSERVICE LIMIT: 51.69 mm (2.035 in)
Check the reduction gears and shaft for wear or damage
Check the starter motor bearingIf the inner race does not turn smoothly, quietly, or if the outer race fits loosely in the alternator cover, replace the bearing as followsBEARING REPLACEMENT Remove the stator and ignition pulse generator (page 11-8)Be sure to wear Heat the alternator cover to approximately 80C heavy gloves when (176F) evenly and slowly using heat gunhandling the heated Do not heat small areas individuallycover