Check input shaft cylinder running and sealing surfaces for wear

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Fig 1: Checking Input Shaft Cylinder Running And Sealing Surfaces For Wear

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Check input shaft running and sealing surfaces - arrow A - for wear.

NOTE:

Shaft seal in input shaft cover seals at this sealing surface - arrow A -.
Light scoring from shaft seal is normal.

Check ball bearing running surface - arrow B - in input shaft cover for wear.
Check shaft seal - arrow C - for damage.

If seal - arrow C - is damaged or shaft running surfaces - arrow B - or - arrow A - show deep scoring or grooves, entire input shaft must be replaced.