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Shim Assembly Note

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  1. Measure distance A shown in the figure from the thrust washer to the needle bearing.
  2. Select a shim of the appropriate thickness referring to the measured values in the table.
    Distance A measured value Appropriate shim thickness (mm {in})
    Equal to or more (mm {in}) Less than (mm {in})
    56.495 {2.2242} 56.525 {2.2254} 3.150 {0.1240}
    56.525 {2.2254} 56.575 {2.2274} 3.100 {0.1220}
    56.575 {2.2274} 56.625 {2.2293} 3.050 {0.1201}
    56.625 {2.2293} 56.675 {2.2313} 3.000 {0.1181}
    56.675 {2.2313} 56.725 {2.2333} 2.950 {0.1161}
    56.725 {2.2333} 56.775 {2.2352} 2.900 {0.1142}
    56.775 {2.2352} 56.800 {2.2362} 2.850 {0.1122}
    Fig 1: Identifying Thrust Washer And Needle Bearing
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  3. Assemble the selected shim.
    1. Align the notch of the shim with the projection of the friction damper, and assemble the shim.
      Fig 2: Aligning Notch Of Shim With Projection Of Friction Damper
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