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Adjustment Shim Table

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  Thickness (mm)  
1.45 1.75 2.05
1.50 1.80 2.10
1.55 1.85 2.15
1.60 1.90 2.20
1.65 1.95 2.25
1.70 2.00  

Tolerance variations make it possible to find the exact shim thickness required.

-- Install the outer race/tapered roller bearing with the selected adjusting shim (in the example: 1.75 mm) Support the transmission housing directly under the bearing mount using the thrust plate 2050.

Fig 1: Identifying Tapered Roller Bearing Outer Race Pressed Into Transmission Housing
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