The Honda 90481-VB5-800 Bevel Pinion Shim (A) is a genuine OEM Bevel Pinion Shim designed for HRA216, HRC215, and HRC216 lawn mowers. As an authentic Honda part, it is manufactured to the exact tolerances required for proper bevel gear operation in these mowers. Sourcing a genuine OEM component ensures the shim thickness matches the original specification, which is critical for correct gear mesh and drivetrain function. Always verify your mower's serial number against the fitment table before ordering, as Honda supersedes parts at serial number breaks.
Key Features
- Exact Gear Mesh Tolerance — as a genuine OEM shim, this part delivers the precise thickness needed to set correct bevel pinion gear engagement, preventing premature gear wear from improper lash
- Direct OEM Replacement — this shim installs directly in place of the original with no modification, maintaining the drivetrain geometry Honda engineered into the HRA216, HRC215, and HRC216
- Variant Identification — the "(A)" designation identifies the specific thickness grade; confirm this is the correct variant for your mower before ordering, as multiple shim sizes may be listed for these models
- Serial Number Matters — Honda updates parts at defined serial number breaks, so cross-reference your mower's serial number with the fitment table to confirm part number 90481-VB5-800 is correct for your unit
A bevel pinion shim is a precision-thickness spacer used to set the running position and gear mesh of the bevel pinion gear within the mower's drive system. By controlling the axial position of the pinion, the shim establishes the correct contact pattern and backlash between the mating gears. When the shim is missing, worn, or the wrong thickness grade is used, gear mesh becomes improper, leading to accelerated wear, noise, and eventual drivetrain failure.
Part Details
| Part Number | 90481-VB5-800 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Bevel Pinion Shim (A) |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn Mower | HRA216, HRC215, HRC216 | All |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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