Section 07 DRIVE SYSTEM
Subsection 03 (REAR DRIVE)
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PRELOAD SPECIFICATION
0.06 N•m (.5 lbf•
in
) to 0.50 N•m (4 lbf•
in
)
If preload is out of specification, split final drive
housing and adjust shim thickness as per follow-
ing guideline.
PRELOAD GUIDELINE
PRELOAD
MEASUREMENT
WHAT TO DO
Below 0.06 N•m
(.5 lbf•
in
)
Add shim(s) and recheck
preload
Above 0.50 N•m
(4 lbf•
in
)
Remove shim(s) and
recheck preload
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1. Preload shim
Rear Final Drive Disassembly
Ring Gear
Remove the final drive housing screws.
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Split final drive housings.
NOTE:
Be careful to keep track of shims on ring
gear.
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1. Backlash shim
2. Preload shim
3. Ring gear
Extract ring gear out of half housing.
Pinion Gear
Remove and discard oil seal.
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