Gear Teeth Break-In Wear
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Pickup, 2002 Ford F550 Super Duty, and 2002 Ford F450 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- The term describes grinding and shaving marks in the gear teeth. Rough peaks, formed during production, wearing away or, to some extent, rolling into the surface cause break-in wear. This type of wear normally ceases after the running-in period has expired, without damaging the components.