Adjusting Backlash
Backlash specification
Adjust shim thickness (between bearing housing of axle
housing (A) and bearing) to get specified backlash.
Shim stock for this adjustment is available in these
thicknesses:
Thickness
Shim set
0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
0.2 mm (0.008 in.)
0.4 mm (0.016 in.)
Shim Between Differential and Axle Housing (B)
After obtaining specified backlash, determine amount of
shims needed:
1. Put the straightedge flat on the ball bearing (Fig. 28A).
2. Read clearance A between axle housing (A) and
straightedge.
3. Put straightedge on axle housing (B) and read clear
ances C and D. Subtract D from C. The difference
between D and C is clearance B (Fig. 28B).
4. Select from the shim shock to obtain:
A – B = 0 to 0.1 mm (0. to 0.004 in.).
®
Reelmaster
335-D
0.25 ∼ 0.35 mm
(0.010 ∼ 0.014 in.)
Part No.
77-4000
76-7290
76-7300
76-7310
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Figure 27
Figure 28A
Figure 28B
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