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Primary Shaft

  1. Install primary shaft assembly into clutch housing. Install transaxle case to clutch housing and tighten bolts to 14-18 ft. lbs. (19-25 N.m).
  2. Mount dial indicator to clutch housing and place plunger on end of primary shaft. See Fig 1. Zero out dial indicator. Pull primary shaft upward and record measurement.
  3. Thrust clearance should be .0002-.0039" (.005-.100 mm). Select appropriate shim to adjust clearance. Shims are available in following thicknesses; .004-.024" (.1-.6 mm) in .004" (.1 mm) increments.
Fig 1: Measuring Primary Shaft Thrust Clearance (F25M-R)
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