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Measuring backlash: Example:

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  1. Measurement 0.30 mm  
+ 2. Measurement 0.31 mm  
+ 3. Measurement 0.30 mm  
+ 4. Measurement 0.29 mm  
Total 1.20 mm  
       

Average backlash: 1.20 mm / 4 = 0.30 mm.