Shim, Determining

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The required bearing tension is reached as follows:

The specified bearing pre-load is reached when determined measured value (0.25 mm) is subtracted from inserted shim (1.70 mm).

A constant figure of (0.20 mm) is added to the reading.

Example:

Inserted shim	1.70 mm
- measured value	0.25 mm
+ Preload (constant value)	0.20 mm
Shim thickness	1.65 mm

-- Select the correct shim thickness according to the table. Refer to OUTPUT SHAFT, 5TH, 6TH AND REVERSE GEARS, ADJUSTING Shim Table .

-- Remove the transmission housing and remove the tapered roller bearing outer race from the transmission housing.

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A -:VAS251623 (22-2)

B -:VAS251615 (21-7)

-- Remove the inserted shim (1.70 mm) from the transmission housing.