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2004-2007 Honda TRX400FA Fourtrax Rancher AT TRX400FGA Fourtax Rancher AT GPScape Service & Repair Manual
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A Few Words About Safety
Service Information
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The selVlCE! and repair inlormatlQn contained in thIS manual is intended for use by qualified, professional techrllcians.
Attempting serv.ce or repairs WIthout the proper tramlng. tools, and eqUipment oould cause injury to you or others. h could also
damage Ihe vehiCle or create an unsafe condition
This manual deSCri bes the proper methods and procedures lor performing service, maintenance, and repair'S. Some procedures
reqUire the use of specialty designed tools and dedicated eqUipment. Any person who Intends to use a replacement part, servICe
procedure or a tool thaI IS not recommended by Honda, must delermlne the riSks 10 their personal safety and the safe operation of
the vehicle.
If you need to replace a part, use genuine Honda pans with !he correc1 part number or an equIValent pan . We strongly recommend
that you do not use replacement parts of I nferior quality .
For Your Customer 's Safety
Proper servICe and maintenance are essential 10 the customer's safety and
the reliability of the \lehlcle. Any error or oversight while servicing a vehicle
can result In faulty operation, damage to the vehicle, or Injury to others.
For Your Safety
Because this manual is Intended for the professional service technician, we
do not provide warnings about many basic shop safety practices (e.g . Hot
parfS.-wear gloves). If you have not received shop safety training or do not
feel confident about your knOWledge of safe servicing pracbce, we
recommended that you do not attempt to perform the procedures described
in this manual
Some of the most important general service safety precautions are given
below. However, we cannot warn you 01 evety conceivable hazard that can
arise in performing servICe and repair procedures Only you can dedde
whether or not you should pertorm a given task.
Important Safety Precautions
AWARNING
Improper service or repairs can create an
unsafe condition that can cause your customer
or others \0 be seriously hurt or killed,
Fol low the procedures and precautions In this
manual and other service materials I .
precautJons
or lolled.
Follow the procedures and precautions In this
manual carefully
Make sure you have a clear understanding of all baSIC shop safety practices and that you are weaTlng appropriate clothing and
uslOQ safety equipment. When performing any service task, be especially careful of the foI lowlng:
o Read all of the Instructions belere you begin, and make sure you have the tools. the replacement or repair parts, and the skiJts
required to perform the tasks safely and completely.
o Protect your eyes by using proper salety glasses, goggles or lace shields any time you hammer, dnU, grind, pry or work around
pressurized air or liquids, and springs or other slored-energy components. If there is any doubt, pu1 on eye protection.
o Use other protective ~ when necessary, for e)(ample gloves or salety shoes. Handling hot or sharp parts can cause severe
burns or cuts. Before.,~b something that looks like it can hurt YOU . stop and put on gloves
• Proted yoursaH~thers 'l¥henever you have the vehicle up In the aI r. AIry time you lift the vehicle, either with a hoist or a Jack..
make su re ~t il ls alwayS Secu rely supported. Use jad< stands.
Make sure the engine IS oH before you begin any seTVlCing procedures, unless the Instruction tells you to do otherwise.
ThIs will help eliminate several potentIa! hazards:
o Carbon monoxide potsonlng from engine exhaust. Be sure there IS adequate ventilallon whenever you run the engine.
o Burns from hoi parts or coolant. lei the engine and exhaust system cOO before working In those areas.
o Injury from fl"IOIIing parts If the InstructlOfl telis you to run the engine be sure your hands lingers and clothing are out of the way
Gasoline vapors and hydrogen gases from batteries are explosive To reduce the posslbltity of a fire Of exptosion, be careful when
working around gaSOline or batteries.
• Use only a nonflammable solvent, not gasoline. to clean paris.
• Never drain or store gasoline in an open container.
• Keep all cigarettes. sparks and flames away from the battery and all fuel-related parts.
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This service manual deSCfiOOs the SllfVice procedures lor the
TRX400FA/TRX-4OOFGA.
Follow !he Maimenance Schedule (Sectioo 4) recommendations 10
8I\SUta thaI the veOide Is in peaIt operating cond>tion and the emISSion
kNels are wi t!l,n!he slanOO.(lS set by !he Calilomlll Air Resources Board.
PerIooning the first &eheduled maintenance Is very il\"flOf1llnl. 'I
COITIpIIflS8les!of the Initial wear thai occtJlS during Ihe bfellk-In pefiod .
Sec:IIon$ 1 end 4 awtv 10 the whole vehicle. 5ecI1on 3 illl.$lrales
ptocedures lor remtlY8V1ns1aJllllion 01 components thaI may be required
10 perform selVice described in the following sectioos.
Section Slhrough 25 descOOe parts althe vehicle, grouped according 1o
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F~ the seclion you want on this page. then turn 1o the table 01 contents
on !he HISI page 01 the sactlon.
Most sectioos start with an assembly or system Hluslrallon. seMce
Inlormatior! and troubleshooting lor the SOCOOn. The subsequent pag&s
giYe deUliled procedure.
II you are fIOIlamiliar WIth tlus vehicle, go 10 section 2 Technical Feature.
~ )IOU don1 know the soorcu or the trOUble. go 10 soolion 26
TroubIe5hootlng.
Your safely, and the salety 0/ oth8fs, Is very important. To heIp)lOU
mak8 lntormed d9cisions we haY!! provided safety messages and
other information throughout thIS manual , 04 OOUI'!)e, it is I"(lt
pmctical or pOSSible to wern you about all the /laZarUs associated
with sefVicing this vehicle.
You must LiSe your own good Judgement.
You wiH lind Imporlant safi!1y InIormalion In a variety of IoIms
lneIuding:
• Safety Labels -00 the vehicle
• Safely Messages - preceded by 8 safety alert symbol It sod
one 01 tlwee sgnallYOrUs, DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION
These signal words mean:
fi.4i~[M;i ~RTV;;I~ :,,~~DI~~~SLY
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSlY HURT
IDb"Wt'! !f! :J H you don'l follow instructions.
tiM'm.U' :'~s~ HURT H you don" IoIIow
• Instruo;t;o.ns _ how 10 service Itlis vehICle correctly and aaJely
At> )IOU read this manual, )IOU win find inlormatJon thai is preceded by a
DlOt'iiXl symboi, The purpose 01 Itlis message is to help prevent
damage to)'OUr vehicle, olh&r property, or the erwironm&n1 ,
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CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
TECHNICAL FEATURE
MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM
ENGINE REMOVALI1NSTALLATION
CYLINDER HEADNALVEICAMSHAFT
CYLINDER/PISTON
CENTRIFUGAL CLUTCH
ALTERNATOR/STARTER CLUTCH
SUB-TRANSMISSION/GEARSHIFT LINKAGE
CRANKSHAFT/AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FRONT WHEEUSUSPENSIDN/STEERING
REAR WHEEUSUSPENSION
BRAKE SYSTEM
FRONT DRIVING MECHANISM
REAR DRIVING MECHANISM
BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM
IGNITION SYSTEM
ELECTRIC STARTER
L1GHTSlMETERSISWITCHES
SELECTABLE 4WD SYSTEM
HONDAMATIC
WIRING DIAGRAM
TROUBLESHOOTING
INDEX

SYMBOLS
The symbols used throughout this manual show specific service procedures. If supplementary information is required pertaining to
these symbols, it would be explained specifically in the text without the use of the symbols.
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Replace the partes) with new one(s) before assembly.
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Use recommended engine oil, unless otherwise specified.
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Use molybdenum oil solution (mixture of the engine oil and molybdenum grease in a ratio of 1 : 1).
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Use multi-purpose grease (lithium based multi-purpose grease NLGt #2 or equivalent) .
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Use molybdenum disulfide grease (containing more than 3% molybdenum disulfide, NLGI #2 or
equivalent).
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Example: Molykote® BR-2 plus manufactured by Dow Corning U.SA
Multi-purpose M-2 manufactured by Mitsubishi Oil, Japan
Use molybdenum disulfide paste (containing more than 40% molybdenum disulfide, NLGI #2 or
equivalent).
Example: Molykote® G-n Paste manufactured by Dow Corning U.S.A.
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Honda Moly 60 (U.S.A. only)
Aocol ASP manufactured by Aocol Limited, UK
Aocol Paste manufactured by Sumico Lubricant. Japan
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Use silicone grease.
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Apply a locking agent. Use a middle strength locking agent unless otherwise specified.
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Apply sealant.
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Use DOT 4 brake fluid. Use the recommended brake ftuid unless otherwise specified.
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Use Fork or Suspension Fluid .

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
SERVICE RULES ............................................ 1-2
MODELIDENTIFICATION····-·········_·········_····· 1-2
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS·········_··············· 1-5
LUBRICATION S YST EM SPECIFICATIONS · 1-7
FUEL SYSTEM SPECiFiCATIONS················· 1-7
CY LINDER HEADIVALVE/ CAMSHAFT
SPECiFiCATIONS········································ ... 1-8
CYLINDER / PISTON SPECIFICATIONS ·--······ 1-8
CENTRIFUGAL CLUTCH SPECIFICATIONS · 1-8
ALTERNATOR/ STARTER CLUTCH
SPECIFICATIONS·······_·········_·········_··············· 1-9
SUB-TRANSMISSION SPECiFiCATIONS· ·· ·· 1-9
CRANKSHAFT/AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SPECiFiCATIONS··········································· 1-9
FRONT WHEE l/ SUSPENSION / STEERING
SPECIFICATIONS····-···································· 1-10
REAR WHEEL/SUSPENSION
SPECiFiCATIONS········································· 1-10
BRAKE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS·············1-10
FRONT DRIVING MECHANISM
SPECiFiCATIONS·········································· 1-11
REAR DRIVING MECHANISM
SPECiFiCATIONS········································· ·1 - 11
BATTERY/ CHARGING SYSTEM
SPECIFICATIONS ·· ....................................... ·1-11
IGNITION SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS ········ 1-11
ELECTRIC STARTER SPECIFICATIONS ······1-11
LIGHTS/ METERS/ SWITCHES
SPECiFiCATiONS······························· ··········· 1-12
STANDARD TORQUE VALUES ···················1-13
ENGINE & FRAME TORQUE VALUES ········1-13
LUBRICATION & SEAL POINTS ···· ·· ············ 1-19
CABLE & HARNESS ROUTING ···················1-24
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS ·· ········· ····· 1-39
EMISSION CONTROLINFORMA TlON
LABEL (U .S.A. only) ·················· ·· ················· 1-40
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GENERAL INFORMATION
SERVICE RULES
1. Use genuine Honda or Honda-recommended parts and lubricants or their equivalents. Parts that don 't meet Honda's
design specifications may cause damage to the vehicle.
2. Use the special tools designed for this product to avoid damage and incorrect assembly.
3. Use only metric tools when servicing the vehicle. Metric bolts, nuts and screws are not interchangeable with English
fasteners.
4. Install new gaskets, O-rings, cotter pins, and lock plat es when reassembling.
5. When tightening bolts or nuts, begin with the larger diameter or inner bolt first. Then tighten to the specified t orque
diagonally in incremental steps unless a particular sequence is specified.
6. Clean parts in cleaning solvent upon disassembly. lubricate any sliding surfaces before reassembly.
7. After reassembly. check all parts for proper installation and operation.
8. Route all electrical wires as show in the Cable and Harness Routing (page 1·24).
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
'04 shown; Aft er '04 si mil ar:
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The model identification label is located on the frame down tube.
The frame serial number is stamped on the front side of the frame .
The engine serial numbe r is stamped on the left side of the rear
crankcase.
The carburetor identification number is stamped on the leh side of the
carburetor body.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The color label is attached on the cross member of the frame under the
seal. When ordering color coded parts, alwavs specify the designated
color code.
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS
ITEM
Overall length
Overall width
Overall height
Wheelbase
Front tread
Rear tread
Seat height
Footpeg height
Ground clearance
Dry weight
Curb weight
GENERAL INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
2,031 mm (SO.O in)
1,114 mm (43.9 in)
1,157 mm (45.6 in)
1,246 mm (49. 1 in)
850 mm (33.5 in)
860 mm (33.9 in)
824 mm (32.4 in)
336 mm (13.2 in)
184 mm (7.2 in)
254 kg (560 Ibs)
265 kg (583 Ibs)
'--- ..-"",, ___ --1_ Maximum weight capacity
I FRAME Frame type
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______ ~2~2~O~kg{~5~lb~'I ~--------
Double cradle
Front suspension
Front wheel travel
Front damper
Rear suspension
Rear wheet travel
Rear damper
Front tire size
Rear lire size
Front rim sile
Rear rim size
Front tire brand
Rear tire brand
Front brake
Rear brake
Caster angle
Trail length
Camber angle
Fuel tank capacity
h"'''''",-___ --1---;. Fuel tank reserve capacity
ENGINE Cylinder arrangement
Bore and stroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Valve train
Intake valve opens
closes
Exhaust valve opens
closes
lubrication system
Oil pump type
Cooling system
Ai r filtration
h"" oo"""",,,,,_--1---:;. En
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ine dry weight
CARBURETOR Carburetor type
L ______ -L Throttle bore
Double wishbone
150 mm (5.9 in)
Doub le tube
Tra iling
150 mm (5.9 in)
Double tube
AT24 x 8-12 * *
AT24 x 10- 11 * *
1 2x6.0AT
11 x 7.5 AT
Bridgestone
Sridgestone
Hydraulic drum brake (Dual leading)
Mechanical drum brake
4"
17 mm (0.7 in)
0.10
14.5 titers (3.83 US gal, 3.19 Imp gal)
____ 1-:3~.~B~Ii~" ~ ''''s: (lOO US gal, 0.84 Imp gal)
Single cylinder, longitudinally installed
85 X 70 mm (3 .35 X 2.76 in)
at 1 mm (0.04 in) lift
at 1 mm (0.04 in) lift
at 1 mm (0.04 in) lift
at 1 mm (0.04 in) lift
397 cm
l
(24.2 cu-i n)
9.1 : 1
OHV
7" STDC
42" ABDC
8" BBDC
39" ATDC
Forced pressure (dry sump)
Trochoid
Air cooled
Oiled urethane foam
51.7 kg (114.0 Ibs)
Constant Vacuum (VE type)
__________ 1- 36 mm (1.4 in) '---__________ _
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GENERAL INFORMATION
ITEM SPECIFICATIONS
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch system Centrifugal, wet
Transmission HQNOAMATIC (automatic; non -stage speed)
with sub-transmission (constant mesh)
Primary reduct ion 1.048 (65f62)
Secondary reducti on 1.722 (31118)
Final reduction Front 3.769 ( 13149 )
Rear 3.692113/48)
Sub-transmission Drive 1.684 \32/19)
ratio Reverse 2.021 (24119 · 32f29)
Gearshift pattern Sub-transmission D-N-R
o (Drivel 2-mode; Aut omatic and Manual (ESP; 5
speeds)
A (Reverse) , -mode (fixed low ratio)
ELECTRICAL Ignition system DC-COI (Direct current-Capacitor discharge
ignition)
Starting syst em Electric starter motor and eme r gency recoil
starter
Charging system Triple phase output alternator
Regulator/rectifier SeA shorted, trip le phase full wave rectifica-
tion
Lighting system Banery
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This service repair manual is a comprehensive guide covering the following models:
- 2004 Honda TRX400FA FOURTRAX RANCHER AT TRX400FGA FOURTAX RANCHER AT GPScape
- 2005 Honda TRX400FA FOURTRAX RANCHER AT TRX400FGA FOURTAX RANCHER AT GPScape
- 2006 Honda TRX400FA FOURTRAX RANCHER AT TRX400FGA FOURTAX RANCHER AT GPScape
- 2007 Honda TRX400FA FOURTRAX RANCHER AT TRX400FGA FOURTAX RANCHER AT GPScape
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