Drive Pinion: Inspection

Make sure that all component parts are free of scratches, holes and other faults.
Check the tooth contact. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>Drive Pinion>ADJUSTMENT .
Apply differential gear oil to the taper roller bearing and rotate the bearing to check for noise or dragging, etc.
Check the bearing preload of the drive pinion.
CAUTION: Before measuring, apply differential gear oil to the roller part of taper roller bearing, and rotate it several times.

Starting torque:

14.3 - 46.4 N (1.5 - 4.7 kgf, 3.2 - 10.4 lbf)

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