Service Manual

7.19
FINAL DRIVE
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12. Line up the gearcase housing with the cover plate assembly.
Set the gearcase housing on top of the assembled cover
plate. Take care not to damage the new seal when installing
the gearcase housing.
NOTE: Rotate the input shaft while setting the
gearcase housing in place.
13. While holding the gearcase together, flip it over and install
the cover plate screws. Torque screws to 7-11 ft. lbs.
(10-15 Nm).
Backlash Thrust Plate Adjustment
NOTE: Ring gear backlash is set from the factory.
No adjustment is required unless the cover plate,
ring gear/clutch housing, or pinion gear assembly is
replaced. Adjustment is also required if the thrust
plate adjustment screw is removed.
1. Lay the gearcase on its side with the cover plate facing up.
NOTE: The backlash adjustment screw is held in
place with Loctite. Use a heat gun to loosen the
Loctite on the screw.
2. Using a hex wrench, turn the backlash screw out 3-4 turns.
Re-apply red Loctite onto the bottom of the screw threads.
3. Tighten the adjustment screw until it is lightly seated or
until it bottoms out.
Cover Plate Screw Torque:
7-11 ft. lbs. (10-15 Nm)
Torque
Screws
Adjustment
Screw
Apply
Loctite