Kawasaki Prairie 360 KVF-360 Factory service manual, Page 230Get this manual
11-40 FINAL DRIVE Front Final Gear Case
Backlash Adjustment Check and adjust the gear backlash when any of the backlash-related parts are replaced with new onesClean any dirt and oil off the bevel gear teethAssemble the front final gear case (see Front Final Gear Case Assembly)
It is not necessary to install the variable front differential control unit
Check the backlash during tightening of the front final gear case center cover bolts and stop tightening them immediately if the backlash disappearsThen, change the ring gear shim to thicker oneTemporarily, install the right front axle in the gear case and hold it in vise so that the ring gear is lower than the pinion gear
dial the Mount aportiongauge [A] so that gear tip of the gauge is against the splined [B] of the pinion shaftTo measure the backlash, move the pinion gear shaft back and forth [C] while holding the front axle steadyThe difference between the
Measure backlash at three locations equally spaced on the splinesFront Final Bevel Gear Backlash 0.20 mm (0.0040.008 in (at pinion gear Standard: 0.10 spline)