Output Flange, Replacing; Output Flange Shim, Redetermining
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- The bevel box is removed.
The adjustment is necessary whenever the output flange is being replaced. This creates the preload on the tapered roller bearing for the shaft bevel gear.
-- Remove the output flange and remove the bearing inner race/tapered roller bearing from the output flange. Refer to BEVEL BOX OUTPUT FLANGE SEAL, REPLACING .
-- Measure the length of the shaft on the old and new output flange to get the difference.
| Example: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Old output flange | 42.90 mm | |
| New output flange | 43.00 mm | |
| Difference | 0.10 mm | |
If the new output flange is longer- install a thinner shim.
If the previously mentioned output flange is longer- install a thicker shim.
-- Install the output flange. Refer to BEVEL BOX OUTPUT FLANGE SEAL, REPLACING .
-- Install the bevel box. Refer to BEVEL BOX .