7 - 22DRIVREAR AXLE/FINAL DRIVE GEAR AND DRIVE SHAFT5) Therefore, shim thickness “B” is 0.63.“B”= 45.53 + 1.05 – (34.95 + 11.00)= 46.58 – 45.95= 0.636) Round off the hundredth digit and selectthe appropriate shim(s).In the example above, the calculatednumber is 0.63. The chart instructs youto round off 3 to 5 at the hundredthplace.Thus, the shim thickness is 0.65 mm.Shims are supplied in the followingthicknesses.*****************************************************Hundredths Rounded value0, 1, 2 03, 4, 5, 6, 7 58, 9 10Ring gear shimThickness (mm) 0.25 0.30 0.350.40 0.45 0.50Thrust washer selection1.Measure/select: Ring gear thrust clearance “C”*****************************************************Measurement steps: Place four pieces of Plastigauge® betweenthe originally fitted thrust washer and the ringgear. Install the ring gear assembly and tighten thebolts to specification.NOTE:Do not turn the drive pinion gear and ring gearwhen measuring the clearance withPlastigauge®.T R..M8 bolts (bearing housing):23 Nm (2.3 m • kg, 17 ft • lb)M10 bolts (bearing housing):40 Nm (4.0 m • kg, 29 ft • lb)
