2003-2005 Suzuki LT-A500F Service Manual, Page 108Get this manual
Check the frontrear output shaft to rotate smoothly
SHIM ADJUSTMENT
BACKLASH Install the output driven gear and drive bevel gear(3-69) Place the front and rear output shafts on the right crankcase half and hold bearings with the special tool09921-21910: Bearing holder Set dial gauge as shown on the drive bevel gear
Measure the backlash by turning the drive bevel gear shaft in each direction, reading the total backlash on the dial gaugeIf the backlash is not within specification, the shim must be changed and the backlash should be re-checked until correctRefer to the chart at the right for appropriate shim thicknessBevel gear backlash Standard: 0.030.15 mm (0.0010.006 in) NOTE: Adjust the backlash by referring to the chart at the right and using the thickness of the removed shims as guideBacklash Under 0.03 mm (0.001 in) 0.030.15 mm (0.0010.006 in) Over 0.15 mm (0.006 in) Shim adjustment Decrease shim thickness Correct Increase shim thickness