Inspecting freewheel F2 axial clearance - AR27.50-P-0840-02A

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TEST VALUES - GEAR SET

Number	Designation		Transmission 722.5
BE27.50-P-1003-01A	Axial play between freewheel and connecting carrier	mm	0.05-0.2

The O-rings must not be installed for measuring the axial play.

Mount supporting washer (11) so that the journal (arrow) in the freewheel outer race engages in the hole.

Fig 1: Locating Supporting Washer And Journal
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Install shim (17)
Install freewheel outer race (10) with freewheel inner race (9) in connecting carrier.
The detent cage must not be installed for measuring the axial play.

Fig 2: Identifying Shim, Freewheel Outer And Inner Race
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Install thrust washer (18) in inner multiple-disc carrier K2 (24).

Fig 3: Identifying Thrust Washer And Inner Multiple-Disc Carrier
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Install inner multiple-disc carrier K2 (24) in the connecting carrier (7).
Install snap ring (21)

Fig 4: Identifying Multiple-Disc Carrier K2, Connecting Carrier And Snap Ring
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Check axial play between shim (17) and connecting carrier (7) using a feeler gauge.
The axial play must be 0.05 - 0.2 mm. The axial play is adjusted by means of shims. These are available in the following thicknesses: 0.1; 0.2; 0.3 mm.

Fig 5: Identifying Shim
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