Planet carrier check measurement

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Fig 1: Dial Indicator Inserted In VW 382/7

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Insert dial indicator in VW 382/7 and place tip on bolt of small input shaft.

Move small input shaft up and down and take reading of play on dial indicator gauge.

Play:
min. = 0.23 mm
max. = 0.37 mm

NOTE: If the planet carrier has been adjusted with the reverse gear brake -B1- and the freewheel removed then before installing the planet carrier install reverse gear brake -B1-. Refer to Assembling planetary gearbox, Assembling planetary gearbox .