2001-2003 Honda TRX500FA Factory Service Manual, Page 314Get this manual
REAR DRIVING MECHANISM RING GEAR CLEARANCE INSPECTION Insta ll the ring gear with th shim int the case cov er
Measure the clearance between the ring gear and sto pin ith feeler gau geCLEARANCE: 0.3-0.6 mm 0.01-0.02 in )
FEELER GAU E
Remove the ring gear
Be sure to wear If the clea ranc is without th stan dard value, heat th e
heavy gloves to avoid burns wtl6n handJmg the nealed
case cover to approximately 8011(; tl762Fand rem ove th stop pin by ap pin th coverInstall stop pi shim to btain he co rrect clearanceSt op pin shims: A: 0.10 mm 10.004 in }
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