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CHAPTER 4. TRANSMISSION & RELATED PARTS
Fig. 4-9
(5) Adjustment of drive pinion backlash
Adjust the backlash between the drive pinion and
the ring gear by shimming.
Fig. 4-10
Fig. 4-11
a. Measuring tools
• Holder of drive pinion set
• Dial guage setting tool
Fig. 4-12
b. If the measurement is deviates from the speci-
fied range at the point 150 mm apart from the
drive pinion center, correct by shimming at A
and B.
Backlash of drive pinion
Standard value 0.1 – 0.3 mm
Required number of shims
Side A Side B
Standard 3 3
To extend 4 2
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60
To close 2 4
15
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