Checking axial play of selector gears

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Fig 1: Checking Axial Play Of Selector Gears

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Check axial play of selector gears between hollow shaft - 2 - and 1st speed selector gear - 3 - and also between 2nd speed selector gear - 4 - and tapered roller bearing inner race - 5 - using feeler gauge - 1 -.

The play must be 0.20 to 0.50 mm.