2005-2009 Kawasaki Brute Force 650/KVF 650 4x4 Service Manual, Page 289Get this manual
12-48 FINAL DRIVE Front Final Gear Case
OThe tooth contact patterns of both (drive and coast) sides should be centrally located between the top and bottom of the toothThe drive pattern can be little closer to the toe and the coast pattern can be somewhat longer and closer to the toeIf the tooth contact pattern is incorrect, replace the ring gear shim(s), following the examples shown Then erase the tooth contact patterns and check them again Also check the backlash every time the shim(s) are replacedRepeat the shim change procedure as necessary
Off the backlash is out of the standard range after changing the ring gear shim(s), change the pinion gear shim(s) to correct the backlash before checking the tooth contact pattern