Position of shims

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Fig 1: Identifying Shim Locations

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NOTE: Adjustment table for replacing individual transmission components. Refer to Adjustment table .

S1 - Shim for ring gear in final drive cover

S2 - Shim for ring gear in transmission housing

S3 - Shim for pinion in transmission housing

S4 - Shim for pinion in transmission cover