Total Starting Torque Measurement

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

Fig 1: Securing Transfer Housing In Bench Vise With Soft Jaws
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Rotate the companion flange (C) several turns to seat the tapered roller bearings.
Measure the total starting torque at the companion flange using 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 the standard, replace the transfer assembly.