Position of shims

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NOTE:

Table of adjustments when replacing individual components of final drive → Table of adjustments .

Fig 1: Position Of Shims

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S1 - Shim for ring gear in cover for final drive

S2 - Adjustment shim for ring gear in transmission housing

S3 - Adjustment shim for pinion shaft in transmission housing

S4 - Shim for pinion shaft in bearing housing