Gear Tooth Contact Pattern Check - Honda SXS700M4 Service Manual

DRIVE SHAFT/FINAL GEAR
KBep dust and dirt
out of the
case
and
cover.
18-32
Remove the O-ring [1].
Remove Ihe differential assembly (2] and shims [3].
[1 )
BEARING INSPECTION
Tum the inner race of each bearing [1] in the gear case , - -
and cover with your finger. The bearings should turn
smoothly and quietly. Also check thai the bearing outer
race fils tightly in the case or cover.
For differential bearing replacement (page 18-36).
GEAR TOOTH CONTACT PATTERN
CHECK
(2)
Apply thin coat of Prussian Blue to Ihe pinion gear teeth , -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ,
for a tooth contact pattern check.
Inslall the ring gear shims
!1
J
onto the differential
assembly 12].
Inslalilhe differential assembly into Ihe gear case.
[11 Shim)
(2)