FINAL DRIVE
RIGHT RING GEAR SHIMS:
A (thinnest): 1.82 mm (0.072 in)
D (standard): 2.00 mm (0.079 in)
I (thickest): 2.30 mm (0.091 in)
For ring gear shim replacement, see page 12-12.
FINAL GEAR CASE SEPARATION
Loosen the eight cover bolts in a crisscross pattern
in two or three steps and remove them.
Pry the cover at the prying points using a screw-
driver and remove the case cover.
Check the ring gear needle bearing in the gear case
for wear or damage.
GEAR TOOTH CONTACT PATTERN
CHECK
Clean the sealing material off the mating surfaces of
Keep dust and dirt
the gear case and cover, being careful not to dam-
out of the case and
age them.
cover.
Apply a thin coat of Prussian Blue to the pinion gear
teeth for the tooth contact pattern check.
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RYING OINTS
CASE COVER
pply Prussian Blue