Checking The Differential Gear Operation - Yamaha 2004 Rhino 660 YXR660FAS Service Manual

FRONT CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINTS, DIFFERENTIAL
GEAR AND DRIVE SHAFT
2. Adjust:
• gear lash
M MMM M MMM M
a. Select the suitable shims using the following
chart.
Too little gear
lash
Too large
gear lash
Ring gear shim (left and right)
Thickness (mm)
* right shim only
NOTE:
• Use a combination of shims (left and right) so
that the differential gear lash is within specifi-
cation.
• Always keep the total combined thickness of
the shims (left and right) the same.
Example:
If the differential gear lash exceeds the specifi-
cation, increase the thickness of the right
shim(s) by 0.1 mm (0.004 in) and decrease the
thickness of the left shim(s) by 0.1 mm
(0.004 in).
b. Measure the differential gear lash again.
L LLL L LLL L
CHECKING THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR
OPERATION
1. Block the rear wheels, and elevate the front
wheels by placing a suitable stand under
the frame.
2. Remove the center cap from the axle nut
(right or left).
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DRIV
M MMM M M MMM M M MMM M M MMM M
Reduce right shim
thickness.
Increase right shim
thickness.
0.1 0.5
0.2 1.0
0.3 1.5*
0.4
L LLL L L LLL L L LLL L L LLL L
MMM
LLL