Reduction Gear Bearing Preload

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Set the reduction gear component on the two blocks as shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Installing Reduction Gear Component On Blocks
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NOTE: To measure accurately, place only the idle gear on the blocks and do not allow the reduction gear component rotation part to contact the blocks.

Fig 2: Measuring Reduction Gear Component Bearing Preload

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Holding the idle gear by hand, verify that the preload scale reading is within the specification.
- If not as specified, replace the reduction gear component.
Preload

0.6-1.75 N.m {6.1-17.8 kgf.cm, 5.3-15.5 in.lbf}