2003 Arctic Cat ATVs from 250cc to 500cc Service Manual, Page 158Get this manual
1If backlash measurement is less than specified, remove an existing shim, measure it, and install new thinner shim2If backlash measurement is more than specified,
remove an existing shim, measure it, and install thicker shim NOTE: Continue to remove, measure, and install until backlash measurement is within toleranceNote the following chart
Backlash Measurement
Shim Correction
Decrease Shim Thickness No Correction Required Increase Shim Thickness
Under 0.05 mm (0.002 in At 0.05-0.33 mm (0.002-0.013 in
Servicing Center Crankcase Components
NOTE: Whenever part is worn excessively, cracked, damaged in any way, or out of tolerance, replacement is necessary
Over 0.33 mm (0.013 in
Checking Tooth Contact
NOTE: After correcting backlash of the secondary driven bevel gear, it is necessary to check tooth contact
SECONDARY GEARS
NOTE: When checking and correcting secondary gear backlash and tooth contact, the universal joint must be secured to the front shaft or false measurements will occur
1Remove