1991 Phazer 2 lower chain case gear

[ridesrx]

I am changing the track in my old Phazer that my Daughter drives around the yard. When I was taking the gears and chain off, I noticed the lower gear seems to float a little bit on the drive shaft. Looking at the parts diagram it looks like everything is just as it should be. At first I thought there must be a shim or washer missing. I would say it has about an 1/8 of an inch of lateral movement on the drive shaft. Does anyone know if that is normal? The top gear doesn't have any movement in it.

Thanks.

 

[dsc577]

Yea that’s normal

 

[opsled]

Yes they are supposed to float like that.

opsled

 

[ridesrx]

Thank you. That makes me feel better. It does snug up as the chain it tightened. But none the less, it is better to ask the question right now while I have everything apart. I appreciate the help.