Pt.1 Honda TRX300FW Rear Axle Bearing & Brake Repair At D-Ray's Shop

[@aljohnsen821]

My 97 trx3fw started squealing, chased it back to rear end, you described my problem in this video right away, and your video left no doubts on how to fix, very informative. Thank You

[@WebsterHighlanders]

D-Ray, you are the man. I have a 1990 Honda TRX300 4x4, with the very problem described in this series of your videos (i.e., bad right axle bearing and bad rear brakes). Your 4 part video was comprehensive in describing each stop to correct these problems. Thanks a ton.

[@ChristopheBeauregard]

Just finished tearing down the rear end of my ATV and it went almost exactly as described in this video series (except for more rust and swearing). Thanks!

[@thelockdoc007]

Very good detail,clarity and lighting. Thanks for taking the time to make it. That drum and bearing removal method info will save me time...and money.

[@bobbym4811]

Man these videos for the 300 Hondas are awesome! Thanks a lot from east ky! I have a 98 I got new and is still going strong I’m just now 26 years later getting ready to change the rear brakes 😂 I’d say that’s pretty good for the back brakes to never been apart!

[@rickparker8883]

DJ, Thanks for your great videos! You've made it possible fo ra guy without much mechanical know how to become reasonably competant at fixing my Atvs. I realized early on that doing most of my own repairs was the only way for me to keep my quads running. Thanks to you I've managed to do just that.

[@douglasmaynard7672]

Great videos! I own a 1986-7? Honda Fourtrax 200 that is 98% original. It's been sitting since 2008 in my brother's garage, 200+ miles South of me. I went there in October 2016 and put gas in the tank, aired the tires from flat, installed a new battery and put oil in the spark plug hole. Cranked it over four times and it fired right up!!! I about sh#t my pants, lol We rode it the entire week long Deer Gun Season in November/December and it made me SO proud!!!!! These Beasts are indestructible!!!!!!!

[@jbfrog180]

Another great video! Awesome job of being thorough and informative and using proper techniques and tools.

[@briandean7206]

Thank you for doing such a great video of series on the TRX 300. Very helpful to me as I work on mine. You're your videos are excellent and your comments are great very professional be very professional lots of good ideas..

[@blackjackatx11]

Thanks for replying so fast. Im gonna get started on that as soon as I can. Thanks for the help, and keep up the great videos!

[@stickman191969]

You the man D ray got mine apart now have to order a brake backing plate the cable holders broke off thank you for good info

[@GregNaturalImpaktJones]

Very comprehensive video cant wait for part two, I used to have an old bike exactly like this one color and all, I'm looking for another one. lots of insight into the rear end. Thanks,

[@RevDevGaming]

Thanks for the video. I’m going to skip the bearing this break change hopefully it will be okay. Good to know it’s a press fit. I’m currently freezing that seal for the dust cover for the drum. I would like to see more on these old quads they don’t build them like they used to that’s for sure!

[@deerslayer-ox7fv]

Thanks for all your help and info i changed my brake pads with confidence, saving me alot of money

[@edpleasure]

Hey D-Ray, thanks for the vid. I got mine all apart and before I assemble I wanted to ask you about a couple things. 1. Should I pack grease in the new right side bearing? Should I pack the section of the rear on the inside between the left and right bearings, where the shock is connected? 3.Should I use thread locker on the 4 axle nuts? 4.Where the black metal break cover connect to the rear with the 6 bolts, should I grease around the rubber gasket or even use gasket seal? Thanks.

[@jayburrell9997]

My problem was that one of the linings let loose from the shoe and wedged in under the other one.... locked down the bike completely! Not knowing what the problem was, it was quite difficult to get the drum off without breaking the back plate, etc. Thankfully, I had a set of crows feet to wedge from the front holes and tap simultaneously.. Thanks again for your excellent videos!

[@blakehampton2993]

Love the way you explain yourself!! You have great content

[@TheThecyclist]

really interesting repair and very well explained ive watched other videos for this type of stripdown and the person hasnt a clue how to explain to camera properly you certainly have a vast range of experience with these atv

[@LextechLighting]

If you got bad rear axle bearings is that enough to make the rear differential pop when you’re turning left or right? I’m hoping that’s all that’s wrong because I know my rear bearings are shot but I get in loud crunch pop when I turn left or right at the rear diff. Runs good in a straight line.

[@Nash1a]

Here I bought the manual and this was soooo much better. Now I just have to figure out how to watch this in my garage while my hands are covered in grease.

[@deanmccauley1752]

Good video but how do you get the brake cables off of the backing plate. I thought I seen you pull them off with a vice grip, but then I watched again and I'm not seeing how you actually did it.

[@deansmith354]

d-ray u r a good ol boy an i really appreciate ur video an whoever ur camera man is does a good job keepin up with u. thanx 4the instruction & hep! please tell me how 2 loosen my chain on a 88 trx200sx as i tightened it up an after i ran it it was tighter n a fiddle string an i tried loosening all the bolts and taking the stress off but nothing so i left it all loose an drove it a few miles but it wont loosen up so pray-tell what do i do to get it loose?

[@tonyboneize]

Hey D, I have a 1997 Honda 300 2x4. I'm wanting to order/replace my rear brakes. Can u help me with ordering all the right parts??? Brakes seals etc. I need to replace the front brakes as well. Thanks and GREAT videos.

[@ricklonetti9587]

Thanks for doing this video D-Ray! It helped me get the job done :)

[@walleyewilly8085]

Nice clean shop and equipment.

[@dillonfoster4074]

Hey I Have a 1995 Honda Fourtrax 300 4x4 and the rear end needs to be rebuilt were did you get your special tool at to rebuild it ?

[@henrydixon3159]

D-Ray I thank your presentation was very helpful and you cover all area I'm a first time ATV owner and now I feel that I can make the repairs I have 2000 Honda Rancher ES I notice very small drop of oil coming from the rear of my ATV however I have looked online and not sure which seal / bearing kit I should purchase can you be any assistance on this with the correct p/n again thank you. hank

[@draywanda]

+henry dixon You'll probably need to replace all bearings and seals in the rear end, my distributor doesn't offer a kit for it, but you call get all the bearings and seals from Honda

[@MrMenace3884]

1st, thanks for posting these videos, I've referred to them a few times. I have a 93 honda 300 4x4 in good shape but its never shifted right, the sets of clutches were cooked so i started there knowing it needed them, the Centrifugal ckutch linings were crumbling apart and the change clutches were below serv. Limit and rusted steels. (Sat for a long time) my problem is a ton of free play, no resistance at all in the shift lever (clutch is properly adjusted, I've done several adjustments on these old hondas and the shifter was like this before i did the repairs? Is there a spring on the shift shaft under the left cover or something to look into?

[@draywanda]

It may have come from the rear end, if the right ring gear seal is bad it will let 90wt into the axle housing, so if the bearing in the brake panel was bad it would also make it's way into the brakes.

[@philjackson7009]

This guy is a doctor, the best

[@Ender63071]

thank you. I'm sure you saved me from some unpleasant surprises next week when I try this.

[@philkammann4680]

D-Ray- My Bi- starter valve (I think is what you called it) the cable rusted off it and so its not moving with the cable. I have set it in place to try to get it to run while the part is on order. Right now, any time I try to apply throttle- any throttle at all- the engine dies. Do you think this is the only problem? I've cleaned the carb. Thanks for any help.

[@jesseroughton4524]

D-Ray I have a Honda 300 fourtrax and I want to know what kit bearing kit you used, my axle is doing the same thing

[@bmwaits]

D Ray, thanks for the video... Helped out alot, I have a question, how to do you remove that dust ring from the brake drum cover?

[@superbee6270]

Hi Donald really enjoy to watch your video, i have a Honda TRX 250 1985 or 1986 is pretty the same thing i believe anyway ,the shocks in the front i'm trying to remove the spring out of the shock but went i compress the spring i see a nut just above the top of the spring so i lock the nut with a wrench and turn the top of the shock to unscrew to the right , but it only turn so much and then if stop i'm afraid to put to much torque on it, i'm afraid to brake the shaft of the shock please i would really appreciate your advise , Thank you

[@reeceauban7144]

I’ve got a quad just like this one and it will idle fine when the choke is all the way up but when I turn it on it doesn’t run so good. Should I rebuild the crab? Or check throttle cable?

[@jayburrell9997]

D Ray, thanks for the excellent explanation. One question that I have is about the ring inside the drum. What is the purpose and does it need to be removed to get the drum over the pads?

[@lawrenceslaney6275]

Hey Mr. D-Ray....!!! I have a quad problem question to ask you about if you have time to answer it. I have a 2013 Honda Rubicon Trail edition. Lately when I put the bike in reverse when I have not used it for a while and it's cold. It seems like the engine bogs down and almost stalls out & surges when I hit the gas really hard. This only happens when the bike is in reverse tho and it's getting worst as time goes by...!!! Please & ty in advance sir...!!!

[@edsmay4107]

Thanks D-Ray. Must have watched this series three times as I disassembled my 1995. One question I had was if the rear axle is Reversible? I pulled it to wire brush it and forgot to mark the ends. Couldn't find an answer to this online.....

[@cpoul]

He answered that question in the vid. Install it either way.

[@sherrigunnell5618]

Thank you for your knowledge and Sharing it!

[@belindakingsley3345]

I cant get the axle press out of both the brake drum and the final drive, tried heat and used a 12 ton press. any other tips?

[@bunkerlife5594]

Dearie. I know you probably don’t check this but you have been my guru as a fix my 1995 Honda TRX 300 Fourtrax. The problem is I think my front Diff is fucked. There’s no videos on how to fix the front desk or change the bearings. I don’t wanna be the one to make this video. You should make this video. Please help

[@thomasmoffitt1181]

Hi D Ray, you got a video on how to change the front wheel bearings on a 96 honda 300 4x4

[@nickt7658]

Hey D-ray? Man I can't thank you enough for all the most awesome information that you provide. Your the man that knows . I wouldn't go anywhere else but here if I had a question. Thanks for all that you do. Nick T. Ca.

[@johnplatte7592]

Do you have a video of replacement of the oil sensor for a Honda 300 1998?

[@chuckmcintosh1316]

Donald, I hope you are making a nice profit from the advertising, I've watched them all. I have a 98 300 fourtrax and wanted the service the rear end, I started out having issues removing the brake drum, so I took your advice and tried pushing the axle through but had no luck. It didn't have the oring on either side installed. Cleaned out the area with some cleaner and air, when I hit the axle with the composition hammer it will move about a quarter inch in both directions. Any suggestions on what I could do? Thanks again for the great videos.

[@jessehaveman5795]

Do you have part numbers or sizes for the bearring and seals?

[@calvinpiels]

think this applys to the axle removal of my moto4? i got everything i can find removed and still wont budge, so composite hammer and slammer? thanks alot your video is extremely helpful glad theres guys out there like you posting these things and not just doing dumb things for views. ya really help out the basement mechanic like myself

[@dwayneworkman859]

Do you have a video of how to change the lower steering bearing

[@auburntaco]

Question: I'm in the middle of the same project on my 98 TRX300 4x4. At 6:11 on this video you pop that black cover off the brakes. When I did that on mine, grease poured out (maybe a mix of grease and water). The balls from the bearing were gone...the springs on the shoes were gone (rusted into oblivion). Where did all that grease come from? It seems like too much to be from the bearing. It's all cleaned up and looking nice now with new shoes, seals and bearing.

[@danbie8]

Where do you get your parts like o rings and bearings?

[@aklawnandlandscape7767]

Thanks for the info mine did it going to fix it now👍🏻👍🏻

[@magna59]

Great vidi .... lovely editing. The whole thing has a built down to a price quality. It may be better than most, but the terms of value engineering & price point .... built down to a price and not up to a standard.

[@marshalltheresahamblin7212]

Hey I have a 2002 foreman 450 when u turn to ur right it make a bad noise on the back rear right n I don't know what can call the n when u take the tire off what size of a sock with pin in it

[@cpoutdoors3595]

Awesome videos man. I am thinking of making the conversion from drum brakes to disc on Honda 300 4x4. I noticed mixed reviews on several kits. Have you done this conversion and/or do you have a recommendation to which conversion kit?

[@mattchilders3123]

I did the disc brake on my 91 Honda 300FW and you need to remember, you have to put 12" wheels on it. Most if not all 300's come with 11" wheels. the 12's are easy to find on Craigslist.

[@SoutheastHVAC]

best atv Hondas ever made

[@inbredagogo]

Great video, very helpful.

[@ericdalton6316]

Can u remove the rear axle with it stuck in gear my rear end is stuck and I can’t rocket to get it out of gear

[@opellovinnut]

What's the part number on the bearing? I have two fourtraxs, and I've had the same problems in the both. the rod runs from the diff to the rear hub, and the shaft slides into the other shaft is la winging around free. The bearing has come apart, and I'm looking for the bearing. It's a ball bearing I presume, and I'd like to get it pretty cost effectively?

[@rcmen2637]

Hello! I need help with a Honda fourtrax 300 2x4 the front hub and spindle has ruptured and needs to be replaced where can I find it?!?!?!! PLEASE HELP!!!!

[@EricCarter99]

Me and my son are doing a 1989 fourtrax 300 can anyone tell me y u would weld the hubs to the axle and can anyone give me some tips thx . Love your vids on this and on the rear gear . I have watched them a lot lol

[@connorbidwell6350]

Why did you not show up close? I've watched this video fifteen times

[@tommypate1092]

If I can pull my axle out by hand, do I need a new axle?

[@daleanders9306]

where is the best place to get the bearing and brake parts with all the o rings and seals

[@philkammann4680]

Thank you for doing these and for being so good at explaining. Too bad you can't charge like $5 a session or something and make a little money off these, you deserve something.

[@soggytortilla066]

Axle retaining nut won’t come off of mine on the left side pls help I have tried spraining it

[@draywanda]

That ring keeps the drum from squealing when the brakes are applied. just disconnect the brake cables, and return the arm fully, then the drum should go over the shoes.

[@travisgauthier3913]

How do I pull the rear axle shaft off my 420 Honda??

[@TheYoyoyo57]

My brakes have been squealing but it only does it at certain times but ive never noticed a certain way i move tht causes it.Is there any way i could stop the squealing without all the removing of parts?

[@matthewtalasek2597]

Can the axle slide out the other way?

[@sherrigunnell5618]

What if the brakes are locked up?

[@draywanda]

Thanks!

[@sebastienroy6809]

What are the conséquence on rolling whit a bad right dear bearing

[@FortnitegoD90345]

What bearings did you get, please link then

[@unclefreakinmike]

Ive been searching for info on tire size for trx 300 4x4. Mine came with Front 23x8x11, Rear 24x9x11... I bought it with Front 25x8x11, Rear 25x10x11. Im wondering if thats going to be a problem. Ive found lots of vids here where people state they have 27s or 29s etc. but make no mention of different sizes for front and back. Can anyone lead me to correct info regarding my tire question. Thanks for the fanasic vids D. Smith!

[@skeeterjoe32]

unclefreakinmike you need a difference of one inch front to rear. I was told that due to pitch on the drive shaft. Causes wear. I think it’s better for balance on hill climbing too

[@skulledmonte84]

d ray whats TRX stand for an seems like you working on that same quad all the time Why is that ?

[@alexandertronnberg7800]

hello!, i been looking for a final gear to a honda trx300 2x4 1989. well my qeustion is were can i find that? and does a trx300 4x4 final gear fits in the 2x4? sorry for my bad english i´m from sweden:)

[@leeblevins7662]

d-ray I everything loss on rear end but can't get axle out ,can u help me.

[@rcmen2637]

Hello! I have a bike like this I need some major help the rear output boot has a small rip in the bottom it's behind the shifter when should I replace it where can I find the part? I is the drives shaft going to be affected? I need some help this bike is very important to me!

[@rcmen2637]

you can stick your thumb in it

[@davidbruce6641]

do you have a video for replacing the ring and pinion gear

[@Houseofkartz]

Informative video.

[@fernierodriguez3838]

What size socket you use for axle hub nut

[@robynwilliams8405]

can u send the link to bearings you bought

[@blackjackatx11]

I just got my hands on a 300 fourtrax, when i checked the rear end fluid it wasnt gear oil, instead it was old black grease packed in there. any ideas on how i can clean out the rear end without busting into it so i can put fresh gear oil in there. somebody help me out please!

[@scoobydoochris1]

you make it look so.easy

[@blakefourtraxtv2841]

My 300 is making a weird noise in the rear end like when I turn what is that

[@Freedomjunkremoval]

Where can you buy the the o-rings and the drum cover seal?

[@lcmxshotgun7926]

VERY HELP FULLL!!!!!

[@bbqman9154]

have a 93 4trax 300. cant get fire to the plug. it was running fine, shut it off, nothing! Help!!

[@davidwagoner9665]

I had the same problem with my 91 fourtrax, i watched a video on KZbin and the guy said it was possibly the cdi box it in front under the handle bars the long box with 2 plugs. I did what he said and put in the oven on about 6 pieces of tin foil on 265 degrees for 10 minutes. After then i shut it off and left the door open till it cooled off pluges it back and and it fired right up for me. This is after i replaced the coil. Hope this helps good luck.

[@FJ80Coop]

The Big Red uses the engines oil for lubrication...

[@edwinsiao1896]

How can i get the tire for my tvc 300

[@keithdwyer5601]

I need help with front suspension damage on a 2008 Honda 500es. kids wrecked it and bent my right front wheel inward on the top of the tire. HELP ANYONE.

[@Overcharge1]

is your shop still running?

[@Overcharge1]

i live in arkansas

[@heatherward9265]

i think you are a pro at telling aboute 4weelers

[@draywanda]

+Heather Ward Thanks for watchin'!

[@ixKarim]

Nice

[@KYMISTWALKER]

thx

[@FJ80Coop]

The reason it says made in the USA is due to it's been assembled in the US ,South Carolina to be exact...Built using domestic labor,and foreign parts due to the gubmints taxation of all assembled Japanese products back in the late 80s,early 90s which drove the cost of the quality built Japanese vehicles,atvs,motorcycles sky high due to the high taxes levied...Put em together in the USA,claim made in the USA,and keep America working gave us the end product that states Made in USA

[@dorksoul4874]

adjuster cost the same as a new cable

[@beararms3777]

a real bugger berry

[@heatherward9265]

hi bud