2008 Arctic Cat ATVs factory service and repair manual, Page 147Get this manual
3Mount the indicator tip of the dial indicator on the secondary driven bevel gear Incorrect (contact at tooth top)
4While rocking the driven bevel gear back and forth, note the maximum backlash reading on the gauge5Acceptable backlash range is 0.05-0.33 mm (0.002-0.013 inCorrecting Backlash
iNOTE: If backlash measurement is within the acceptable range, no correction is necessary
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 shimiNOTE: Continue to remove, measure, and install until backlash measurement is within toleranceNote the following chart
Incorrect (contact at tooth root)
Backlash Measurement
Under 0.05 mm (0.002 in At 0.05-0.33 mm (0.002-0.013 in Over 0.33 mm (0.013 in
Shim Correction
Decrease Shim Thickness No Correction Required Increase Shim Thickness
Correct