Shim Assembly Note

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Measure distance A shown in the figure from the thrust washer to the needle bearing.

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})	Appropriate shim thickness (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

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