Figure 82. Carrier assembly showing yoke fitting and pinion shaft.

Figure 82. Carrier assembly showing yoke fitting and pinion shaft.

If setting is correct, install lock plate (25, fig.

(7) Rotate the ring gear several times, or until clear

83) and secure with capscrews. Install

marks of contact between ring gear and pinion

safety wires to secure lock plate capscrews

are obtained.

and carrier capscrews.

Note. The proper mesh is indicated by a

(6) Check the ring gear and pinion for proper mesh

contact area covering approximately 80

by coating approximately six ring gear teeth on

percent of the tooth face, on either side, but

both sides of the high spot with red lead mixed

not reaching either toe or heel, or crest or

with oil.

root of the tooth.

(a) If contact area is confined to the outer

diameter or heel of the ring gear

teeth, move the ring gear toward the

pinion; then add shims to move the

pinion away from the gear to secure

backlash, of 0.006 to 0.012 inch.

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