Input and Reaction Carrier Pinion End Play Check

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Fig 1: Checking Input & Reaction Carrier Pinion End Play With Feeler Gage

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Use feeler gages in order to check for excessive pinon gear end play in the input carrier assembly (672) and in the reaction carrier assembly (675).
End play should measure 0.23-0.77 mm (0.009-0.030 in).