Arctic Cat WILDCAT X Service Manual page 124

CC882
CC883
2. Place the pinion assembly in a bearing puller; then
install the bearing using a press.
CC884
3. Using a propane torch, heat the gear case housing to
approximately 200° F; then install the pinion assem-
bly.
4. Install the internal snap ring with the sharp side
directed away from the bearing.
WC429
Shimming Procedure/Shim Selection
Case-Side Shims (Backlash)
p/n
0402-405
0402-406
0402-407
0402-408
0402-409
Cover-Side Shims (Ring Gear End-Play)
p/n
1402-074
1402-075
1402-076
1402-077
1402-078
It is very important to adjust bevel gears for the proper
running tolerances. Gear life and gear noise are greatly
affected by these tolerances; therefore, it is very import-
ant to properly adjust any gear set prior to final assembly.
The following procedure can be used on both front differ-
ential or rear drive gear case.

NOTE: All bearings must be installed in the gear
case and the pinion properly installed before proceed-
ing.
Backlash

NOTE: Always set backlash prior to any other
shimming.
1. Install the existing shim or a 0.051-0.055-in. shim on
the gear case side of the ring gear assembly.
GC031A
2. Install the ring gear with shim in the gear case; then
while holding the pinion stationary, rock the ring
gear forward and back to determine if any backlash
exists. If no backlash exists, install a thicker shim
and recheck.
mm in.
1.3 0.051
1.4 0.055
1.5 0.059
1.6 0.063
1.7 0.067
mm in.
1.3 0.051
1.4 0.055
1.5 0.059
1.6 0.063
1.7 0.067
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