2008 Arctic Cat ATVs factory service and repair manual, Page 200Get this manual
2If 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 Correct
Backlash Measurement
Shim Correction
1 Under 0.05 mm (0.002 in
t 0.05-0.33 mm (0.002-0.013 in Over 0.33 mm (0.013 in
1hickness Shim 1
1 NO Correction Required 1
Increase Shim Thickness
Checking Tooth Contact
INOTE: After correcting backlash of the secondary driven bevel gear, it is necessary to check tooth contact
Correcting Tooth Contact
INOTE: If tooth contact pattern is comparable to the correct pattern illustration, no correction is necessary
1Remove the secondary driven output shaft assembly from the left-side crankcase half
2Clean the secondary driven bevel gear teeth of old oil and grease residue3Apply thin, even coat of machinist-layout dye to several teeth ofthe gear
If tooth contact pattern is comparable to an incorrect pattern, correct tooth contact according to the following chart