Yamaha 2004 Rhino 660 YXR660FAS Service Manual page 268

FRONT CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINTS, DIFFERENTIAL
GEAR AND DRIVE SHAFT
3. Measure the starting torque of the front
wheel (i.e., differential gear preload) with a
torque wrench.
NOTE:
• Repeat this step several times to obtain an
average figure.
• During this test, the other front wheel will turn
in the opposite direction.
Front wheel starting torque
(differential gear preload)
4. Out of specification → Replace the differen-
tial gear assembly.
5. Within specification → Install the new cotter
pin and wheel cap.
7 - 17
DRIV
New unit
17 ~ 25 Nm
(1.7 ~ 2.5 m · kg, 12 ~ 18 ft · lb)
Minimum
10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)