Service manual

FINAL DRIVE 11-45
Front Final Gear Case
LSD Clutch Torque Inspection
If the vehicle has the following symptoms, check the LSD
(Limited Slip Differential) clutch torque.
-The handlebar is hard to turn.
-The front final gear case overheats.
-Abnormal noises come from the front final gear case
when rounding a curve.
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Ensure 2WD mode.
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Support the vehicle so that the front wheels are off the
ground.
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Remove:
One Front Wheel (see Wheel Removal in the
Wheels/Tires chapter)
Front Axle Nut Cotter Pin
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Secure the other-side front wheel from rotating.
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Measure the clutch torque using a torque wrench [A]. Turn
the wrench evenly.
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The clutch torque is the mean torque reading during about
a quarter turn of the wrench.
LSD Clutch Torque
(When variable differential control lever
is released.)
Standard: 15 ∼ 20 N·m (1.5 ∼ 2.0 kgf·m, 11 ∼ 14 ft·lb)
LSD Clutch Torque
(When variable differential control lever
is pulled in.)
Standard: 157 N·m (16 kgf·m, 116 ft·lb) or m ore
If the clutch torque is out of the specified range, check the
width of the disc assembly (see Front Final Gear Case
Assembly).
NOTE
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The correct type of oil must be installed.
Pinion Gear Unit Disassembly
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Remove:
Pinion Gear Unit (see Front Final Gear Case Disassem-
bly)
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Pry open the staking of the pinion gear bearing holder nut
with a small chisel.
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Hold the pinion gear unit [A] with the pinion gear holder
[B] in a vise, and remove the pinion gear bearing holder
nut [C].
Special Tool - Pinion Gear Holder, m1.0: 57001-1485
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Remove the ball bearing only i f required.
Special Tool - Bearing Puller: 57001-135