7 - 26DRIVREAR AXLE/FINAL DRIVE GEAR AND DRIVE SHAFTMEASUREMENT AND ADJUSTING THEFINAL GEAR LASHFinal gear lash measurement1.Secure the gear case in a vise or anothersupporting device.2.Remove: Drain plug Gasket3.Install: A bolt of the specified size 1(into the drain plug hole)CAUTION:Finger tighten the bolt until it holds the ringgear. Otherwise, the ring gear will bedamaged.4.Attach: Gear lash measurement tool 1 Dial gauge 2a Measuring point is 31.46 mm (1.24 in)Gear lash measurement tool:P/N. YM-01475, 90890-014755.Measure: Gear lashGently rotate the gear coupling fromengagement to engagement .NOTE:Measure the gear lash at four positions. Rotatethe shaft 90° each time.Final gear lash:0.1 ~ 0.2 mm (0.004 ~ 0.008 in)
