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High Flank Contact Pattern

Condition 

The pinion depth is incorrect. The pinion gear is too far away from the ring gear.

Correction 

Increase the pinion depth. Move the pinion gear closer to the ring gear by increasing the pinion shim thickness. Refer to Pinion Depth Adjustment .

Fig 1: High Flank Contact Pattern
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