Measurement of axial play of output shaft/intermediate shaft - AR27.50-P-0740-05A

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TEST VALUES OF GEAR SET

Number	Designation		Transmission 722.5
BE27.50-P-1001-01A	Axial play between output shaft and intermediate shaft	mm	0.1

Determine dimension "a" by measuring from the bearing contact surface of the output shaft (86) to the inner race of the bearing (198) using a depth gauge.

Fig 1: Identifying Dimension a, Bearing Contact Surface Of Output Shaft And Inner Race Of Bearing
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Determine dimension "b" by measuring from the shims (166) to a roller of the thrust bearing (169) using a depth gauge.
Adjust axial play "C" with shims (166) in accordance with the calculation example.
Calculation example :

Dimension "a" 18.00 mm

Dimension "b" 16.60 mm

Difference 1.40 mm

Axial play "C" 0.10 mm

Shim 1.30 mm

Shims (166) are available as a spare part in thicknesses of 0.1, 0.2 and 0.5 mm

Fig 2: Identifying Dimension b, Shims And Thrust Bearing Roller
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Mount output shaft (86)
Insert locking ring (165, without bevelled joint).

Fig 3: Identifying Output Shaft And Locking Ring
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