Honda TRX500FM Service Manual

DRIVE TRAIN BOOTS
Raise all the wheels off the ground by supporting the
frame securely
Remove the left side cover (page 2-4).
Check the drive shaft boots (1), propeller shaft boots [2]
and universal Joint boot [3] for cuts, damage or leaking
grease.
If the boot is damaged, replace it
- front driving mechanism (page
19-2)
- rear driving mechanism (page 20-2)
REAR FINAL GEAR CASE OIL AND
DIFFERENTIAL OIL
FINAL GEAR CASE OIL
LEVEL CHECK
Place the vehicle on a level surface.
Remove the oil check bolt 11) and check that the oil
flows out of the check bolt hole.
Check for leaks if there is no oil flow.
Remove the oil filler cap [2) and pour the oil slowly
through the filler hole until oi l starts to flow out of the
check bolt hole.
RECOMMENDED OIL: Honda shaft drive gear oil or
equivalent hypoid gear oil ,
SAE # 80
Install the check bolt with a new seali ng washer [3] and
tighten it to the
specified torque.
TORQUE: 12 N'm (1.2 kgf ·m, 9lbHt)
Coat a new O-ring [41 with grease and install it into the
cap groove.
Instan the filler cap and tighten illo Ihe specified torque.
TORQUE: 12 N·m (1 .2 kgf ·m, 9lbHt)
MAINTENANCE
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Honda TRX500FM Specifications

General

Brand	Honda
Model	TRX500FM
Category	Offroad Vehicle
Language	English