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Shim " S 5 " for positioning inner race/tapered ball bearing, redetermining

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Fig 1: Positioning Of Inner Race/Tapered Ball Bearing (On Drive Pinion) For Location Of Hollow Shaft In Transmission Is Determined With This Shim
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This is necessary when replacing gear set.

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Fig 2: Identifying Shim Actual Dimension
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The actual dimension "A1" - arrow - that you need for this shim " S  5  " is inscribed on gear set ring gear. In the example, dimension "A1" = 98.86 mm 

Determine shim needed according to table.

The following shims are available:

Actual dimension "A1" Adjustment shim " S 5 "
Inscribed value (mm) Thickness (mm)
99.30 to 99.21 2.30
99.20 to 99.11 2.40
99.10 to 99.01 2.50
99.00 to 98.91 2.60
98.90 to 98.81 2.70
98.80 to 98.70 2.80
NOTE:
  • In the example, shim " S 5 " determined is 2.70 mm.