Measuring And Adjusting The Final Gear Lash - Yamaha Rhino 450 YXR45FAV Service Manual

REAR CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINTS, FINAL DRIVE
GEAR AND REAR DRIVE SHAFT
MEASURING AND ADJUSTING THE FINAL
GEAR LASH
Measuring the final gear lash
1. Secure the gear case in a vise or another
2. Remove:
• drain plug
• gasket
3. Install:
• a bolt of the specified size 1
CAUTION:
Finger tighten the bolt until it holds the ring
gear. Otherwise, the ring gear will be dam-
aged.
4. Attach:
• gear lash measurement tool 1
• dial gauge 2
a Measuring point is 31.1 mm (1.22 in)
5. Measure:
• gear lash
NOTE:
Measure the gear lash at four positions. Rotate
the shaft 90° each time.
7 - 32
supporting device.
(into the drain plug hole)
Gear lash measurement tool
P/N. YM-01467, 90890-01467
Gently rotate the gear coupling from
engagement to engagement
Final gear lash
0.10 ~ 0.30 mm (0.004 ~ 0.012 in)
DRIV
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