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Planet carrier, adjusting: Example:

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Measured value 2.00 mm

Insert 1.7 mm thick shim.

Remove small input shaft bolt.
Insert correct shim -3- on small input shaft -arrow-.

Fig 1: Inserting Correct Shim On Small Input Shaft
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Tighten small input shaft bolt -1- with washer -2-.
Tightening torque 30 N.m (22 ft lb).
Perform planet carrier measurement.