Tooth Contact Pattern Inspection

1. Remove transfer cover "B", then apply Prussian Blue to both sides of the transfer gear teeth lightly and evenly. See Fig 1 .
2. Rotate the companion flange in both directions until the transfer gear rotates one full turn in both directions.
3. Check the transfer gear tooth contact pattern. The pattern should be centered on the gear teeth. See Fig 2 .
4. If the starting torque measurement or the tooth contact pattern are not correct, dissemble the transfer assembly, replace worn or damaged parts, and reassemble it. See DISASSEMBLY  .

Fig 1: Identifying Transfer Drive Gear

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Fig 2: Identifying Gear Tooth Contact Patterns

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