2005-2008 Honda ATV TRX500FA/FGA Fourtrax, Rubicon Factory Service Manual, Page 365Get this manual
FRONT DRIVING MECHANISM Separate the other drive shaft from the differentialRemove the differential assembly from the frameDRIVE SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
DIFFERENTIAL DISASSEMBLY INSPECTION
PROPELLER SHAFT INSPECTION
Remove the boot band and boot from the propeller shaft joint, and remove the propeller shaft joint and springPROPELLER SHAFT BOOT BAND
BOOT Check the splines of the propeller shaft and joint for wear or damageIf damaged, check the output shaft and the pinion joint alsoCheck the seal rubbers for fatigue or damageCheck the boots for cuts, deterioration or damageBOOTS