2008 Kawasaki Teryx 750 Service Manual, Page 350Get this manual
11-90 FINAL DRIVE Rear Final Gear Case
Temporarily install the rear axles in the gear case and hold themdial gauge [A] so that the tip of the Mount athe splined portion [B] of the pinion geargauge is against shaftTo measure backlash, turn the pinion gear shaft right and left [C] while holding the rear axles steadyThe difference between the highest and lowest gauge reading is the amount of backlashMeasure backlash at three locations (equally spaced on the splines)Rear Final Bevel Gear Backlash Standard: 0.05 0.11 mm (0.002 0.004 in (at pinion gear spline)
If the backlash is not within the standard, replace the ring gear shims according to the below NOTETo increase backlash, decrease the thickness of the shim(s) [1] and increase the thickness of the shim(s) [2]To decrease backlash, increase the thickness of the shim(s) [1] and decrease the thickness of the shim(s) [2]