KYMCO 2006 MXU 500 Off-Road, Owner'S Manual

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13
. DRIVE TRAIN
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MXU 500
If the backlash it too small, replace the right
side shim(s) with a thicker one.
If the backlash too large, replace the right
side shim(s) with a thinner one.
If the right side shim was changed with a
0.1 mm thicker shim, replace the left side
shim with one that is 0.1 mm thinner.
LEFT SIDE SHIM SELECTION
Install the removed right side shim(s) and
front drive assembly.
Put a few pieces of solder (O.D.: 1.2 –2.5
mm/L: 6 mm) on the bearing outer race, as
shown.
Assemble the gear case and tighten its bolts
to the specified torque in a crisscross pattern
in 2 or 3 steps.
Torque:
2.3 kgf-m (23 N-m, 16.5 lbf-ft)
Ɣ Do not install the left side shim(s) at
this time.
Ɣ Apply a small quantity of grease to the
solder to prevent them from falling
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Ɣ Do not apply a sealant to the mating
surface of the gear case.
Ɣ Do not apply a sealant to the case
bolts.
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It is important to turn the pinion while
tightening the bolts. If the ring gear
shim is too thick, the gears will lock
after only light tightening.
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