Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly: Inspection
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- Using a spring scale, measure the starting torque. If the starting torque is outside the specification range, replace the double taper roller bearing.
Starting torque:
0 - 0.95 N (0 - 0.097 kgf, 0 - 0.21 lbf)
- Gear
Replace gears in the following cases.
- The gear teeth surface is damaged or excessively worn.
- Bearing
Replace the bearings in the following cases.
- Wear, rusting or damage of the bearings
- The bearing does not rotate smoothly or an abnormal noise is emitted when turning.
- Adapter plate
Replace the adapter plate in the following cases:
- Wear, rusting or damage of the bearings
- Damage of the adapter plate
- Check that the pipes and pipe chambers are not damaged or clogged. Repair or replace if damaged or clogged.