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Adjustment Shim, Determining

The specified bearing preload is obtained by adding a constant preload figure of (0.40 mm) to the reading obtained.

Example

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Remove transmission housing and pull tapered roller bearing outer race from transmission housing.

A Support, e.g. ( Kukko 22/2)
B Internal puller 46 to 58 mm, e.g. (Kukko 21/7)

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Insert shims of the correct thickness, the thickest shim first. 

The following shims are available:

If size of shim required is larger than that listed in the table, two shims totalling the correct value can be installed.

Different tolerances make it possible to measure the required shim thickness exactly.

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Press in outer race again and tighten transmission housing.

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