KYMCO 2006 MXU 500 Off-Road Owner's Manual page 498

13
. DRIVE TRAIN
If the backlash is not within specification,
the shim must be changed and the backlash
should be re-checked until correct.
Refer to the chart at the right for the
appropriate shim thickness.
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Adjust the backlash by referring to the
chart at the right and using the thickness
of the removed shims as a guide.
Backlash
Under 0.05 mm
(0.002 in)
0.05 – 0.25 mm
(0.002 – 0.01 mm)
Over 0.25 mm
(0.01 in)
RIGHT SIDE SHIM SELECTION
Install the removed left side shim(s) and
ring gear.
Put a few pieces of solder (O.D.: 2 – 2.5
mm/L: 6 mm) on the ring gear back side, as
shown.
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Do not install the right side shim(s) at
this time.
Apply a small quantity of grease to the
solder to prevent them from falling
Install the gear case cover.
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At this time, it is not necessary to apply
a sealant to the mating surface of the
gear case.
Shim adjustment
Increase shim
thickness
Correct
Decrease shim
thickness
Right/Left Shim thickness
A 1.55 mm (0.062 in)
B 1.5 mm (0.0.06 in)
C 1.45 mm (0.058 in)
MXU 500
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