2005-2011 Honda FourTrax Foreman TRX500 FE/FPE/FM/FPM/TM Service Manual, Page 224Get this manual

ALTERNATORISTARTER CLUTCH Check the staner driven gear teeth and needle bear-

ing for wear or damageMeasure the driven gear boss .0SERVICE LIMIT: 51 ,69 mm (2 .035 in)

Check the reduction gears and shaft for wear or

Check the starter motor bearingIf the inner race does nOI turn smoothly, quietlyor if the outer race fits loosely in the alternator cover, replace the bearing as follows
BEARING

BEARING REPLACEMENT

• ATV
• Jet Ski
• Outboard Motors
• Personal Watercraft
• Snowmobiles
• Stern Drives