Adjusting The Ring Gear Backlash - Yamaha BT1100 2002 Service Manual

SHAFT DRIVE
g. Rotate the final drive pinion gear 90°
h. Reinstall the bolt, special tool, and dial gauge.
i. Repeat steps (d) to (h) three more times (for a
total of four measurements).
j. If any of the readings are over specification,
adjust the ring gear backlash.
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ADJUSTING THE RING GEAR BACKLASH

1. Remove:
• ring gear bearing housing nuts
• ring gear bearing housing bolts
NOTE:
Working in a crisscross pattern, loosen each nut
1/4 of a turn. After all of the nuts are fully loos-
ened, remove them and the bolts.
2. Remove:
• ring gear bearing housing 1
• ring gear 2
• ring gear shim(-s) 3
• thrust washer 4
3. Adjust:
• ring gear backlash
a. Use the following chart to select the suitable
shim(-s) and thrust washer.
Thinner shim
Thicker shim
6-74
CHAS
Ring gear backlash
is increased.
Ring gear backlash
is decreased.