Suzuki VL800 Service Manual page 117

4-6 SHAFT DRIVE
SECONDARY GEAR SHIMS ADJUSTMENT
BACKLASH
• Install the secondary drive bevel gear assembly with the re-
moved shims and tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
! Secondary drive bevel gear bearing retainer bolt:
NOTE:
When replacing the secondary drive and driven bevel gears, in-
stall the removed shims to the secondary drive bevel gear as-
sembly and tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
• Install the secondary driven bevel gear assembly with removed
shims, the driven bevel gear bearing and secondary gear case.
NOTE:
Do not install the O-ring on the driven gear housing at this stage.
O-ring is installed after backlash and tooth contact are correct.
• Tighten the secondary bevel gear case bolts and secondary
driven bevel gear bolts to the specified torque.
! Secondary bevel gear case bolt:
Secondary driven bevel gear bolt:
NOTE:
* Hollow portion A of the secondary driven bevel gear assembly
faces inside.
* It is not necessary to apply SUZUKI BOND "1207B" to the
matching surface at this stage.
• Measure the backlash as follows.
• Set-up a dial gauge as shown in photo.
# 09900-20606: Dial gauge (1/100 mm, 10 mm)
09900-20701: Magnetic stand
23 N . m (2.3 kgf . m, 16.5 lb-ft)
22 N . m (2.2 kgf . m, 16.0 lb ft)
23 N . m (2.3 kgf . m, 16.5 lb-ft)