2005-2006 Honda ATV TRX500FE/FM/TM FourTrax Foreman Factory Service Manual, Page 300Get this manual
FRONT DRIVING MECHANISM (FMFE models)
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
REMOVAL
It is not necessary to remove the splash guardTo prevent damage to the differential oil seal, hold the inboard joint horizontal until the drive shaft is clear of the differential
Remove the knuckle (page 13-14)
Hold the inboard joint of the drive shaft and tug firmly to force the stopper ring on the inboard joint end past the groove while prying with screwdriver
Remove the stopper ring from the inboard joint
STOPPER RING
DISASSEMBLYINSPECTION
Check the boots for cuts or other damageCheck the drive shaft joints for excessive play or noise by moving the joints in circular directionIf the outboard joint seems to be worn or damaged, the drive shaft must be replacedNOTE: To replace the outboard boot, first remove the inboard boot as described in following stepsThen remove bands and the outboard boot off the inboard end of the shaft The outboard joint can not be disassembledOUTBOARD JOINT INBOARD JOINT BOOTS