The Wacker Neuson Side Cover Shim.012 Orange is a genuine OEM shim designed for the CRT36 and CRT48 series ride-on concrete trowels. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this part meets the exact tolerancing required for proper side cover alignment and gearbox preload across a wide range of CRT models. Compatible models include the CRT36-24A, CRT36-25, CRT36-26A, CRT48-31V, CRT48-33K, CRT48-34V, CRT48-35L, CRT48-35V, CRT48-37V, CRT48-57K, and their high-speed, power-steer, dual-fuel, and European variants. Choosing the correct shim thickness —.012 inch, identified by its orange color coding — ensures the side cover is seated and preloaded within specification, protecting internal gearbox components from premature wear.
Key Features
- Exact Thickness, Color-Coded for Accuracy — The .012 inch specification and orange color coding allow technicians to quickly identify and confirm the correct shim during assembly, eliminating guesswork at the gearbox.
- Genuine OEM Part — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original tolerancing standards, ensuring the shim delivers the precise compression and clearance control required for CRT series gearbox assemblies.
- Broad CRT Series Coverage — Fits a wide range of 36-inch and 48-inch ride-on concrete trowels, including high-speed, power-steer, dual-fuel, and electronic-steering variants across the CRT36 and CRT48 families.
- Protects Gearbox Integrity — A correctly shimmed side cover maintains proper gear mesh and bearing preload; an incorrect or worn shim can allow axial play that accelerates internal gearbox wear and leads to costly repairs.
- Direct Installation — Drops into the existing side cover assembly without machining or modification, making it suitable for both field rebuilds and workshop overhauls.
A side cover shim controls the axial clearance and preload between the gearbox side cover and the internal rotating components of a ride-on trowel's rotor gearbox. By setting the correct gap, the shim prevents excessive end-play in the gear stack, which keeps bearing loads within their designed range and maintains consistent rotor speed and torque transfer to the finishing blades. When the shim is missing, damaged, or the wrong thickness, internal components can shift under load, causing uneven blade wear, vibration, and accelerated gearbox failure that takes the machine out of service.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000163697 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0163697 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Side Cover Shim .012 Orange |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| CRT48-35L Trowel | CRT48-35L | 5000620113, 5000620806 |
| CRT48-35V | CRT48-35V | 5000620112 |
| CRT48-35V | CRT48-35V EU | 5000620807 |
| 915mm/36in Ride-on Trowel | CRT36-25 | 5000620115, 5000620295, 5000620803, 5000620804 |
| 1220mm/48in Ride-on Trowel | CRT48-34V | 5000620805, 5000620075, 5200004935 |
| 1220mm/48in Ride-on Trowel | CRT48-31V | 5000620476 |
| 915mm/36in Ride-On Trowel | CRT36-24A | 5000620080, 5000620299, 5000620801, 5000620802 |
| 1220mm/48in High Speed Ride-On Trowel | CRT48-31V-H | 5000009086 |
| 915mm/36in Ride-On High Speed Trowel | CRT36-23K-H | 5000009083 |
| 915mm/36in Ride-On High Speed Trowel | CRT36-24A-H | 5000009232 |
| CRT48-35L-PS | CRT48-35L-PS | 5000620704 |
| CRT48-35L-PS | CRT48-35L-PS EU | 5000620900 |
| Ride-on Trowel | CRT48-31V-E | 5000009481 |
| Ride-on Trowel | CRT48-31V-ES-E | 5000009482 |
| Ride-on Trowel | CRT36-24A-E | 5000009483 |
| CRT36-26A Trowel w/Wheel Kit | CRT36-26A | 5000621000, 5000620999, 5000621001, 5000621002 |
| 1220mm/48in Ride-on Trowel, El ectronic Steering | CRT48-31V-ES | 5000009216 |
| CRT48-33K | CRT48-33K | 5200002353 |
| CRT48-33K Trowel, Dual-Fuel | CRT48-33K DF | 5200007686, 5200007687 |
| 915mm/36in Ride-On High Speed Trowel | CRT36-25K-H | 5000620027 |
| CRT48-33K | CRT48-33k | 5200002354 |
| CRTv 36-26A Trowel, w/Wheel Kit | CRTv36-26A | 5200008544, 5200008545, 5200008546 |
| CRT48-57K Trowel, Power Steer | CRT48-57k-PS | 5200018779 |
| CRT48-37V Trowel | CRT48-37V | 5100024209 |
| CRT48-57K Trowel | CRT48-57K-MS | 5100018892 |
| CRT48-37V Trowel, Power Steer | CRT48-37V-PS | 5100024291 |
| CRT48-57K-PS | CRT48-57k-PS EU | 5200018820 |
| CRT48-35V, Power Steer | CRT48-35V-PS | 5200016909 |
| CRT48-37V | CRT48-37V EU | 5100024290 |
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Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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