Table of shims
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| Gap "x" (mm) | Shims (mm) |
| 3.25... 3.50 3.51... 3.75 3.76... 4.00 |
1.00 1.25 1.50 |
| 4.01... 4.25 4.26... 4.50 4.51... 4.75 |
1.75 1.00 + 1.00 1.00 + 1.25 |
| 4.76... 5.00 5.01... 5.25 5.26... 5.50 |
1.25 + 1.25 1.25 + 1.50 1.50 + 1.50 |
| 5.51...5.75 5.76...6.00 |
1.50 + 1.75 1.75 + 1.75 |
- Determine thickness of shim(s) according to table and determine Part No. from parts catalog.
NOTE:
In this example two shims must be installed (each 1.00mm thick).
- Insert three spring caps onto compression springs.
- Insert last outer plate, 3 mm thick.
- Install correct shim(s) -a-.
- Place retaining ring -b- onto shim(s). Smooth side facing shim.
Further installation instructions are described. Refer to Assembling planetary gearbox .