Output Flange, Replacing; Output Flange Shim, Redetermining

• 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.

Fig 1: Identifying Measurement Of Output Flanges

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If the new output flange is longer- install a thinner shim.

If the previously mentioned output flange is longer- install a thicker shim.

Refer to the Parts Information for the allocation.

-- Install the output flange. Refer to BEVEL BOX OUTPUT FLANGE SEAL, REPLACING .

-- Install the bevel box. Refer to BEVEL BOX .