2010 Arctic Cat 700 Diesel SD ATV Service Manual, Page 79Get this manual
Checking Backlash 1If removed, install the secondary drivebevel gear shaft into the transmission case; then tighten the nut to 80 ft-lb2Install the secondary driven output shaft into the gear case and seat firmly3Mount the dial indicator so the tip is contacting tooth on the secondary drive bevel gear4While rocking the drive bevel gear back and forth, note the maximum backlash reading on the gauge DE170
5Acceptable backlash range is 0.127-0.381 mm (0.005-0.015 inCorrecting Backlash
NOTE: If backlash measurement is within the acceptable range, no correction is necessary
2Install the reverse idler gear making sure to install washer on each side of the gear; then install the input driveshaft