Checking welding seam between shaft and cylinder

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Fig 1: Checking Welding Seam Between Shaft And Cylinder

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Check seal of welding seam between shaft and cylinder "E" , place shaft under friction press with plastic piece - 1 - in between and charge shaft with very little force.

If shaft is loose or a crack is visible in the area marked with - arrows - :

Replace cylinder "E".

NOTE:

If cylinder "E" is not properly sealed, there will be shifting from 4th to 5th gear.