2004-2006 Honda FourTrax Rancher TRX350TE/TM/FE/FM Service Manual, Page 289Get this manual
FRONT DRIVING MECHANISM (FMFE model)
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL
Th differentia assembly and propeller shaft must be removed tog ether Perform the gear contact pattern and backlash inspection whenever you replace the bearings, gears or gear caseThe extension lines from the gear engagement surfaces sr ould intersect at one point Protect the gear ca se with shop towel or soft jaws hile holding it in viseDo not clamp it too tight as it could damage the gear case When using the lock nut wrench, use deflect ing team type torq ue wrench 20 inches longThe lock nut wrench increases the torque wrench's leverage, so the torque 'Ire nch reading ill be less than the torque actually applied to the lock nutThe spec ification given is the actual torque cpplied to the lock nut, not the reading on the torque wrenchDo not overtighten the lock nutThe specification later in he text gives both actua and indicated Replace the ring and pinion gears as set Replace the cam followers 112 pieces) as setand th cam followersface cams and differential housing halves as an assembly if the face cam differential housing is faulty