2004-2006 Kawasaki Prairie 700 4x4, KVF 700 4x4 service manual, Page 307Get this manual
12-64 FI NAL DRIVE Rear Final Gear Case
Backlash Adjustment Clean any dirt and oil off the bevel gear teeth Install the pinion gear assembly with the primary shim 1.0 (0.039 in thickness Assemble the rear final gear case (see Rear Final Gear Case Assembly)Olnstall the ring gear with the primary shim 1.0 mm (0 .039 in thicknessOCheck the backlash during tightening the cover boltsand stop tightening them immediately if the backlash disappearsThen, change the ring gear shim to thinn er one Temporarily, install the rear axle in the gea case and hold it with vise so that the ring gear is lower than the pinion gear Mount dial gauge [A] so that the tip of the gauge is against the splined portion [B] of the pinion gear joint To measure the backlashmove the pinion gear shaft back and forth [C] while holding the rea axle stead yThe difference between the highest and the lowest gauge reading is the amount of backl ashOMeasure backlash at three locations equally spaced on the splinesRear Final Bevel Gear Backlash: 0.07 014 mm (0.0030.006 in at pinion gear spline