The Wacker Neuson Side Cover Shim.022 Yellow is a genuine OEM shim designed for the CRT36 and CRT48 series ride-on concrete power trowels. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this shim delivers the exact thickness tolerance —.022 inch, color-coded yellow — required for proper side cover clearance and drivetrain alignment. It fits an extensive range of CRT models, including the CRT36-24A, CRT36-25, CRT36-26A, CRT48-31V, CRT48-33K, CRT48-34V, CRT48-35L, CRT48-35V, CRT48-37V, CRT48-57K, and their variants including high-speed, power steer, dual-fuel, and EU configurations. Because this is a genuine OEM component, it matches the original specification precisely, so installation is straightforward with no guesswork on sizing.
Key Features
- Exact Thickness Specification — Color-coded yellow and ground to a precise .022 inch thickness, ensuring the correct side cover clearance without trial-and-error shimming.
- Genuine OEM Quality — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original material and dimensional standards, so the shim maintains its rated thickness under operational load and heat cycles typical of concrete finishing work.
- Broad CRT Series Coverage — Fits CRT36 and CRT48 ride-on trowel families across a wide range of configurations, including standard, high-speed, power steer, electronic steering, dual-fuel, and EU variants.
- Critical Drivetrain Alignment — Correct shimming at the side cover prevents rotor shaft misalignment, which can cause accelerated gear and bearing wear if the wrong thickness is used.
- Color-Coded for Fast Service Identification — The yellow color designation allows technicians to quickly identify and select the right shim during teardown and reassembly, speeding up trowel servicing.
A side cover shim is a precision spacer fitted between the gearbox side cover and internal drivetrain components on a ride-on concrete trowel. Its role is to set the correct axial clearance and alignment of the rotor shaft assembly — even a small deviation in shim thickness can translate to uneven rotor pitch, premature gear wear, or increased vibration during finishing passes. When a shim is worn, deformed, or replaced with the wrong thickness, the side cover may not seat correctly, leading to oil leaks and accelerated internal wear. Replacing it with the correct OEM-specified shim restores proper geometry and protects the gearbox from further damage.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000163698 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0163698 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Side Cover Shim .022 Yellow |
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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