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Primary Shaft

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  1. Install primary shaft assembly into clutch housing. Install transaxle case into clutch housing and tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  2. Mount dial indicator to clutch housing and place plunger on end of primary shaft. See Fig 1 . Zero dial indicator. Pull primary shaft upward and record measurement.
  3. Ensure thrust clearance is within specification. See TRANSAXLE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS (F25M-R)  or TRANSAXLE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS (G25M-R)  table. Select appropriate shim to adjust clearance. Shims are available in the following thicknesses: 0.004-0.024" (0.10-0.60 mm) in 0.004" (0.10 mm) increments.
Fig 1: Measuring Primary Shaft Thrust Clearance (F25M-R)
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