2005-2009 Kawasaki Brute Force 650/KVF 650 4x4 Service Manual, Page 284Get this manual
FINAL DRIVE 12-43 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 curve Ensure 2WD mode Support the vehicle so that the front wheels are off the ground Remove: One Front Wheel (see Wheel Removal in WheelslTires chapter) Front Axle Nut Cotter Pin (see Front Hub Removal in WheelsTires chapter) Secure the other-side front wheel from rotating Measure the clutch torque using torque wrench [A)Turn the wrench evenlyOThe clutch torque is the mean torque reading during about quarter turn of the wrenchLSD Clutch Torque (When variable differential control lever is released Standard: 1520 Nm (1.52.0 kgfm, 11 -14 ftlb) LSD Clutch Torque (When variable differential control lever is pulled in Standard: 157 Nm (16 kgfm, 116 ftlb) or more