2003-2005 Suzuki LT-A500F Service Manual, Page 181Get this manual
DRIVE TRAIN
When installing the parking cam lever, align the punched marks on the shaft and lever Tighten the lever bolt to the specified torqueParking cam lever bolt: 10 Nm (1.0 kgf-m, 7.3 lb-ft) Pour the specified hypoid gear oil (SAE #90) in through the filler hole(2-11) Gear oil capacity: 250 350 ml (8.58.8 11.812.3 USImp oz) Install the rear brake caliper(7-54) Install the rear wheels(7-10)
SHIM ADJUSTMENT
BACKLASH Install the pinion gear assembly, removed shim(s) and new bearing locknut(4-32) Tighten the bearing locknut to the specified torque(4-32) NOTE: At this time, it is not necessary to stake the bearing locknut(4-32) Install the removed left side shim(s) and ring gear(4-33) Measure the backlash using the dial gauge, as shownTake backlash readings at several places while turning the pinion gear shaft in each direction and securely holding the ring gearIf 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 the appropriate shim thicknessBacklash Standard: 0.02 0.06 mm (0.0008 0.0024 in) .Without gear case cover specification 0.08 0.13 mm (0.0031 0.0051 in) .Gear case cover assembled specification NOTE: Adjust the backlash by referring to the chart at the right and using the thickness of the removed shims as guideBacklash Under 0.02 mm (0.0008 in) 0.02 0.06 mm (0.0008 0.0024 in) Over 0.06 mm (0.0024 in) Shim adjustment Increase shim thickness Correct Decrease shim thickness