Suzuki VL800 Service Manual page 118

• Adjust the dial gauge so that it touches the secondary drive
bevel gear cam dog; hold the driven bevel gear securely, and
turn the drive bevel gear in each direction, reading the total
backlash on the dial gauge.
% Secondary bevel gear backlash
Standard: 0.05 – 0.32 mm (0.002 – 0.013 in)
NOTE:
When measuring backlash, hold the left crankcase horizontally
pull the secondary drive gear to take the bearing play out.
• If the backlash is not within specification, the shims (Driven
bevel gear side) must be changed and the backlash should be
re-checked until correct.
Refer to the chart for appropriate changes.
NOTE:
When changing the shims (Driven bevel gear side), measure the
thickness of old shims. Using the thickness of the old shims as a
guide, adjust the backlash by referring to the chart.
Backlash
Under 0.05 mm
(0.002 in)
0.05 – 0.32 mm
(0.002 – 0.013 in)
Over 0.32 mm
(0.013 in)
SHIM SPECIFICATIONS
Drive bevel gear side
Part No.
24935-38A01-030
24935-38A01-035
24935-38A01-040
24935-38A01-050
24935-38A01-060
NOTE:
The shims (drive bevel gear side) are available as a set (24935-
38810).
Driven bevel gear side
Part No.
24945-05A00-0A0
24945-05A00-0B0
24945-05A00-0C0
24945-05A00-0D0
24945-05A00-0E0
NOTE:
The shims (driven bevel gear side) are available as a set (24945-
05810).
Shim adjustment
Increase shim thickness
Co rect
Decrease shim thickness
Shim thickness
0.30 mm (0.012 in)
0.35 mm (0.014 in)
0.40 mm (0.016 in)
0.50 mm (0.020 in)
0.60 mm (0.024 in)
Shim thickness
0.30 mm (0.012 in)
0.35 mm (0.014 in)
0.40 mm (0.016 in)
0.50 mm (0.020 in)
0.60 mm (0.024 in)
SHAFT DRIVE 4-7