2005-2011 Honda FourTrax Foreman TRX500 FE/FPE/FM/FPM/TM Service Manual, Page 353Get this manual
FRONT DRIVING MECHANISM (Except TM model)
FRONT FINAL GEAR DISASSEMBLYINSPECTION
PROPELLER SHAFT INSPECTION
Remove the boot band and boot from the propeller shaft joint and remove the propeller shaft joint and spring PRO'PELLERSHAFT
Check the splines of the propeller shaft and joint for wear or damageIf they are damaged, check the splines of the output shaft and outer ring Check the rubber sea ls for fatigue or damageCheck the boots for cuts, deterioration or damageRUIBBER SEAL