2011 Arctic Cat 700 Diesel SD Service Manual, Page 72Get this manual
Correcting Backlash NOTE: 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 thicker shim2If backlash measurement is more than specified, remove an existing shim, measure it, and install thinner shimNOTE: Continue to remove, measure, and install until backlash measurement is within toleranceNote the following chartBacklash Measurement
Under 0.127 mm (0.005 in At 0.127-0.381 mm (0.005-0.015 in Over 0.381 mm (0.015 in
Shim Correction
Increase Shim Thickness No Correction Required Decrease Shim Thickness