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red07foreman · 10-16-2007, 11:23 AM

are there any write ups on how to change the front axle on the foreman 500 or if anyone here has ever done it and can give me some insight on how to do it or if any special tools are needed

thanx in advance
Rob

eric · 10-16-2007, 02:02 PM

Jack it up and remove tire.

Pull front brake tight and zip tie lever

Remove axle nut (21 or 22mm I can't remember)

Remove lower ball joint nut and hit lower a-arm, right next to ball joint, with hammer. This might take a few swings but it will eventually pop free.

Remove lower/upper shock mount and remove shock (you can work around shock but is easier to completely remove)

Now lift upper a-arm with hub/brake assembly still together; zip tie up and out of the way. Now your axle is free from hub and can be removed from diff by grabbing axle in center, pushing in and jerking out (may take a few tries).

Real easy, good luck.

Yooperforeman · 10-17-2007, 07:03 AM

Exactly as he said.Look at "c.v. boot replacement" in the how-to section on this forum.

red07foreman · 10-17-2007, 11:01 AM

thanks guys appreciate the help just one more question the axle doesn't come with the inboard joint how do i go about switching the old one to the new axle

red07foreman · 10-17-2007, 11:02 AM

thanks guys appreciate the help just one more question the axle doesn't come with the inboard joint how do i go about switching the old one to the new axle

Yooperforeman · 10-17-2007, 12:29 PM

Remove the boot clamp from the inboard joint and roll the c.v. boot back.Wipe out as much grease as you can and use a hammer and punch to tap the inner race,the joint will come off.MAKE SURE YOU ARE HITTING ON THE INNER RACE!

10-16-2007, 11:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
red07foreman Honda Rider Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: miami Posts: 10	replacing front axle are there any write ups on how to change the front axle on the foreman 500 or if anyone here has ever done it and can give me some insight on how to do it or if any special tools are needed thanx in advance Rob

10-16-2007, 02:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
eric Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MN Posts: 1,650	Jack it up and remove tire. Pull front brake tight and zip tie lever Remove axle nut (21 or 22mm I can't remember) Remove lower ball joint nut and hit lower a-arm, right next to ball joint, with hammer. This might take a few swings but it will eventually pop free. Remove lower/upper shock mount and remove shock (you can work around shock but is easier to completely remove) Now lift upper a-arm with hub/brake assembly still together; zip tie up and out of the way. Now your axle is free from hub and can be removed from diff by grabbing axle in center, pushing in and jerking out (may take a few tries). Real easy, good luck. __________________ 2006 500ES w/ some stuff...

10-17-2007, 07:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
Yooperforeman Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: U.P. of MI. Posts: 1,397	Exactly as he said.Look at "c.v. boot replacement" in the how-to section on this forum. __________________ 2006 Foreman 500 S 25" GBC Dirt Devils 26" Kenda Executioners ITP silver steel wheels Warn multi-mount mile marker 2500 winch VDO cyl. head temp. gauge HMF utility series muffler Dynojet kit/running DJ170

10-17-2007, 12:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
Yooperforeman Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: U.P. of MI. Posts: 1,397	Remove the boot clamp from the inboard joint and roll the c.v. boot back.Wipe out as much grease as you can and use a hammer and punch to tap the inner race,the joint will come off.MAKE SURE YOU ARE HITTING ON THE INNER RACE! __________________ 2006 Foreman 500 S 25" GBC Dirt Devils 26" Kenda Executioners ITP silver steel wheels Warn multi-mount mile marker 2500 winch VDO cyl. head temp. gauge HMF utility series muffler Dynojet kit/running DJ170

10-17-2007, 11:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
red07foreman Honda Rider Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: miami Posts: 10	thanks guys appreciate the help just one more question the axle doesn't come with the inboard joint how do i go about switching the old one to the new axle

10-17-2007, 11:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
red07foreman Honda Rider Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: miami Posts: 10	thanks guys appreciate the help just one more question the axle doesn't come with the inboard joint how do i go about switching the old one to the new axle

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