BRP Cam-am Outlander 6x6 DPS 2015 Manual page 378

Section 06 DRIVE SYSTEM
Subsection 02 (MIDDLE AND REAR FINAL DRIVE)
Position the dial indicator tip against the tab at a
90° angle and right on the previously scribed mark.
Gently, move the tool tab back and forth. Note the
backlash result.
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Rotate pinion gear 1/2 turn and recheck backlash.
Note the result.
Rotate pinion gear 1 turn and recheck backlash.
BACKLASH SPECIFICATION
0.05 mm to 0.36 mm (.002 in to .014 in)
If backlash is out of specification, split final drive
housing and adjust shim thickness as per follow-
ing guideline.
BACKLASH ADJUSTMENT GUIDELINE
BACKLASH
MEASUREMENT
Below 0.05 mm (.002 in)
Above 0.36 mm (.014 in)
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WHAT TO DO
Add shim(s) and recheck
backlash
Remove shim(s) and
recheck backlash
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1. Backlash shim
Preload Inspection
Screw the propeller shaft screw in pinion gear.
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TYPICAL
Using a needle torque wrench, measure the
preload.
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TYPICAL
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