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MT011B
3. If installing the existing shaft, start with the shims
removed during disassembly or if installing a new
shaft, start with approximately 1.0 mm shims at
point (D); then install the output driveshaft bearing
(E) making sure the locating pin is directed toward
the center of the shaft.
MT012
MT008A
4. Install a new seal (F), output yoke (G), and nut (H)
coated with red Loctite #271 and tighten to 59
ft-lb.
MT008B
NOTE: Do not use a new lock nut at this time as
this procedure may have to be repeated.
5. Place the assembled shaft into the left crankshaft
case; then lightly coat the gear teeth with machin-
ist's lay-out dye. Rotate the shafts through several
rotations in both directions. Gear contact should
extend from the root to the top of the gear teeth.
MT016A
6. To adjust tooth contact, use the following chart to
correctly shim the driven shaft.
7. After correct tooth contact is established, proceed
to Checking Backlash in this sub-section.
Checking Backlash
1. Install the drive bevel gear assembly and driven
bevel gear/output shaft assembly into the crank-
case bottom cover.
2. Mount the dial indicator so the tip is contacting a
tooth on the secondary drive bevel gear.
Tooth Contact
Shim Correction
Contact at Top
Increase Shim Thickness
Contact at Root
Decrease Shim Thickness
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