SHIM - SPECIAL (CAT CT0371632)

A worn shim can allow excessive clearance between mating components, leading to accelerated wear or misalignment. The part referenced under CAT CT0371632 is an aftermarket replacement shim, a thin spacer used to adjust fit or fill gaps in mechanical assemblies. Its plain mechanical function is to occupy space between two parts to achieve proper preload or alignment. A common generic failure consequence of a degraded shim is increased vibration or noise from loose contact surfaces. In a realistic usage context, shims are often selected during reassembly to restore factory tolerances after component replacement. This item ships at approximately 0.086 POUNDS. Verify the serial number or application, then call (562) 693-7748.

Part number variants: CT0371632, ct0371632