Total Starting Torque Measurement

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Remove the transfer assembly (see TRANSFER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL ).
Secure the transfer housing (A) in a bench vise (B) with wood blocks. To prevent damaging the transfer housing, always use wood blocks or equivalent materials between the transfer housing and the vise.

Fig 1: Measuring Total Starting Torque At Companion Flange
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Rotate the companion flange several turns to seat the tapered roller bearings.
Measure the total starting torque at the companion flange (C) with a torque wrench (D) and a socket (E).
Standard: 2.64-4.23 N.m (26.9-43.1 kgf.cm, 23.3-37.4 lbf.in)
If the total starting torque is out of standard, replace the transfer assembly.