Checking The Differential Operation - Yamaha Rhino 450 YXR45FAV Service Manual

FRONT CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINTS, DIFFERENTIAL
GEAR AND FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
2. Adjust:
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a. Select the suitable shims using the following
* right shim only
NOTE:
• Use a combination of shims (left and right) so
• Always keep the total combined thickness of
Example:
If the differential gear lash exceeds the specifi-
cation, increase the thickness of the right
shim(s) by 0.1 mm (0.004 in) and decrease the
thickness of the left shim(s) by 0.1 mm
(0.004 in).
b. Measure the differential gear lash again.
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CHECKING THE DIFFERENTIAL
OPERATION
1. Block the rear wheels, and elevate the front
2. Remove the center cap from the axle nut
7 - 16
• gear lash
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chart.
Too little gear Reduce right shim
lash thickness.
Too large Increase right shim
gear lash thickness.
Ring gear shim (left and right)
Thickness (mm)
that the differential gear lash is within specifi-
cation.
the shims (left and right) the same.
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wheels by placing a suitable stand under
the frame.
(right or left).
DRIV
M MMM M M MMM M MMM
0.1 0.5
0.2 1.0
0.3 1.5*
0.4
L LLL L L LLL L LLL