2009-2012 Honda MUV700 Big Red Service Manual, Page 498Get this manual
REAR DRIVING MECHANISM
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL
Perform the gear contact pattern and backlash inspection whenever you replace the bearings, gears, differential or gear caseThe extension lines from the gear engagement surfaces should intersect at one point Protect the gear case with shop towel or soft jaws while holding it in viseDo not clamp it too tight as it could damage the gear case When using the lock nut wrench (Holding Tool), use deflecting beam type torque wrench 20 inches long The lock nut wrench increases the torque wrench's leverage, so the torque wrench reading will be less than the torque actually applied to the lock nutThe specification given is the actual torque applied to the lock nutnot the reading on the torque wrench Do not overtighten the lock nut The specification later in the text gives both actual and indicated Replace the ring and pinion gears as set Do not confuse the left and right drive shaft shafts For drive mode selector lever service and adjustment, see Front Driving Mechanism section (page 19-42)