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Low Flank Contact Pattern

Condition 

The pinion depth is incorrect. The pinion gear is too close to the ring gear.

Correction 

Decrease the pinion depth. Move the pinion gear away from the ring gear by decreasing the pinion shim thickness. Refer to Pinion Depth Adjustment .

Fig 1: Low Flank Contact Pattern
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