[invader]

2002 Honda Foreman Rubicon 500
Front propeller shaft splines are stripped in the rear joint. Is this a common problem? Should it be greased? Do I have to drain engine oil and front differential gear lube before pulling front propeller shaft out?

 

[TRX2fiveO]

Um.. Propeller shaft? Welcome to the forums.

 

[mud99]

Welcome to the forums. Dont you mean drive shaft.

 

[invader]

It is the front propeller shaft. It drives the front differential.
Part #4 in diagram: http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche.com/cheapcycleparts/Honda_OEM/HondaATV.asp?Type=13&A=153&B=41

 

[mud99]

Well all be darn would you look at that. I would have never thought of that I would have called it a drive shaft.

 

[EricRubicon]

I have the same bike and the same problem. How did you make out? I just diagnosed how I got stuck in a foot of mud.... Not front wheel drive... And after stripping her down, I see the problem is in the propeller shaft. doesn't look like a wicked fun fix.

 

[MountainTopRock]

Welcome to the forums......................You've come to the right community.You'll soon learn everyone likes pics here.................Needs to be standard equipment for ATVers.......LOL

 

[Helmut]

Um.. Propeller shaft? Welcome to the forums.

I know this is an old post but a propeller shaft is what Honda calls a drive shaft. Same thing.

 

[bobs330]

Well all be darn would you look at that. I would have never thought of that I would have called it a drive shaft.

in ATVs and UTVs and prolly motorcycles, the drive shaft is refered to as a propeller shaft or prop shaft. in trucks and cars, yeah its a drive shaft.

 

[Helmut]

I guess it depends on whether you want to be "propelled" (propeller shaft) or "driven" (drive shaft). LOL.

 

[bobs330]

hahaha yeah. i thought someone might ask if thats what the boat propellar is attached to lol