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Shim, Determining

The specified bearing pre-load is obtained by adding a constant pre-load figure of 0.25 mm to the reading obtained.

Example:

Measured value 0.70 mm

+ Preload (constant value) 0.25 mm

Shim thickness = 0.95 mm

Example: 

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ADJUSTMENT SHIM THICKNESS SPECIFICATION

Bearing Clearance Measured Value Adjustment Shim Thickness According to the Table
0.70 mm 0.95 mm
BEARING PLAY AND SHIM THICKNESS SPECIFICATION

Bearing Play Shim
Measured value (mm) Thickness (mm)
0.303 to 0.449
0.450 to 0.499
0.500 to 0.549
0.650
0.700
0.750
0.550 to 0.599
0.600 to 0.649
0.650 to 0.699
0.800
0.850
0.900
0.700 to 0.749
0.750 to 0.799
0.800 to 0.849
0.950
1.000
1.050
0.850 to 0.899
0.900 to 0.949
0.950 to 0.999
1.100
1.150
1.200
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1.000 to 1.049
1.050 to 1.099
1.100 to 1.149
1.250
1.300
1.350
1.150 to 1.199 1.400
NOTE: Allocate the shims. Refer to the Parts Information.
  1. Counter Support, for example, -22/2-
  2. Internal Puller 46 to 58 mm, for example, -21/7-

If the measured shim thickness is larger than those listed in the Table, then install two shims that add up to the necessary thickness.

Tolerance variations make it possible to find the exact shim thickness required. 

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