Operation Check - Honda SXS700M4 Service Manual

DRIVE SHAFT/FINAL GEAR
Move the gear case assembly forward for maximum
clearance between the propeller shaft joint (1J and
engine.
Pull the propeller shaft joint to disconnect it from the
output shaft [2] of the engine.
Remove the boot bands [3] and release the propeller
shaft boot (4) off the pinion joint (5) of the gear case.
Pull the propeller shaft [6] to force the stopper ring [71
past the groove in the pinion joint to disconnect
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Remove the propeller shaft out of the frame.
Remove the stopper ring from the propeller shaft.
Remove the O-ring [8) from the output shaft.
Separate the right drive shaft [1] from the gear case as
you remove it.
Remove the gear case assembly (2) out of the frame.
OPERATION CHECK
Turn the pinion jOint [1] while the clutch arm (2] is set to
the upper side (4WD position), and check that the gear
turns smoothly and quietly wi thout binding.
If the gear does not turn smoothly or quietly, the pinion
gear, ring gear, bearing and/or clutch components may
be damaged or faulty. They must be checked after
disassembly; replace them if necessary.
Operate the 2WD/4WD change-over mechanism while
turning the pinion joint. check for smooth engagement!
disengagement.
Check the differential lock change-over mechanism
while turning the pinion joint; both differential shafts [3J
in the gear case should turn each other when the
differential lock arm 14J is in the lock position, and the
right shaft should not turn when the lock arm is in the
unlock (lock free) position.
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