Checking adjustment

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Checking deviation (tolerance) "r "

Install pinion shaft and hollow shaft with determined shims "S₃ " and "S₄ ".
Turn hollow shaft against pinion shaft five turns in both directions so that the double tapered roller bearing settles.
Turn pinion shaft with hollow shaft five turns in both directions so that the tapered roller bearings settle.

Fig 1: Turning Measuring Mandrel Until Dial Gauge Plunger Tip Touches End Gauge On Pinion Shaft Head And Measure Maximum Runout

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Insert universal measuring tool and check adjustment.
Read off dial gauge counter-clockwise (red scale).

If shims have been correctly selected, the deviation "r" (marked on outer circumference of ring gear) should be indicated within a tolerance of ± 0.04 mm.