TM 9--2520--215--34
0023 00--2
ADJUSTING OUTPUT BEVEL GEAR BACKLASH AND GEAR TOOTH
CONTACT PATTERN – CONTINUED
0023 00
ADJUSTING OUTPUT BEVEL GEAR BACKLASH AND GEAR TOOTH CONTACT PATTERN – Continued
NOTE
If shims at left bearing retainer are changed, drive shaft preload must be readjusted at next
operation.
4. If backlash or tooth contact pattern is not correct, shims must be removed or added at left bearing retainer, at
main bearing support or at both locations.
5. When correct bearing preload, backlash, and gear tooth contacts are established, record the actual thickness of
shim pack used at main bearing support. This dimension is required for calculating steer bevel gear shim
thickness.
END OF TASK
