Honda 2005-2008 RX500 FA Service Manual page 402

'61HN252' by American Honda Motor Co. - Page 402 of 540
[2005-2008] [TRX500 FA/FGA]
REAR DRIVING MECHANISM
Be careful not to
damage the oil seal
lip.
Be sure to wear
heavy gloves to
avoid burns when
handling the heated
gear case. Using a
torch to heat the
gear case may
cause warpage.
Keep dust and dirt
out of the case and
cover.
18-20
1 of 1
Install the pinion joint onto the pinion gear shaft by
pushing it in until the stopper ring seats in the
groove in the joint.
RING GEAR CLEARANCE INSPECTION
Install the ring gear with the shim into the case
cover.
Measure the clearance between the ring gear and
stop pin with a feeler gauge.
CLEARANCE: 0.3--0.6 mm (0.01--0.02 in)
Remove the ring gear.
If the clearance is without the standard value, heat
the case cover to approximately 80ºC (176ºF) and
remove the stop pin by tapping the cover.
Install a stop pin shim to obtain the correct clear-
ance.
Stop pin shims:
A: 0.10 mm (0.004 in)
B: 0.15 mm (0.006 in)
Drive the stop pin into the case cover.
FINAL GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY
· When the gear set, bearing, and/or gear case has
been replaced, check the tooth contact pattern
and gear backlash (page 18-10).
(page 18-12)
Clean the mating surface of the gear case and cover,
being careful not to damage them.
Blow compressed air through the breather hole in
the gear case.
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RING GEAR
FEELER GAUGE
PINION JOINT
CASE COVER
STOP PIN
SHIM
STOP PIN
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