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

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13
. DRIVE TRAIN
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MXU 500
Install and tighten its bolts to the specified
torque in a crisscross pattern in 2 or 3 steps.
Torque:
10-mm bolt:
5 kgf-m (49 N-m, 36 lbf-ft)
8-mm bolt:
2.5 kgf-m (25 N-m, 19 lbf-ft)
Remove the gear case cover.
Measure the thickness of compressed solder
with the micrometer.
Select the proper size of shim(s) from the
right chart, according as the compressed
solder thickness.
After selecting the proper size of shim(s),
install it on the ring back side.
Ɣ Do not apply a sealant to the case
bolts.
Ɣ 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.
Ɣ Do not install the new O-ring to the
gear case cover.
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Right/Left Ring Gear Shim thickness
A 1.55 mm (0.062 in)
B 1.5 mm (0.06 in)
C 1.45 mm (0.058 in)