MIDDLE GEAR SERVICE
DRIVE AXLE POSITIONING
When the crankcase assembly and/or the drive
axle are replaced, you must position the drive
axle in place.
Refer to "Drive Pinion Gear Shim Selection and
Middle Gear Lash Adjustment" section.
Drive pinion gear
Driven pinion gear
A Drive pinion gear shim
Driven pinion gear shim
Drive Pinion Gear Shim Selection
54.5 plus or minus the number stamped
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on the drive pinion gear.
53 plus the number stamped on the left-
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side rear of the upper crankcase.
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