9. Final Drive Mechanism
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Inspection of Final Drive Mechanism
Check if the countershaft and the gear are worn
out or damage.
Check if the final driven shaft and gear are wear
out or damage.
Check bearings on gear box and cover.
Rotate each bearing’s inner ring with fingers.
Check if bearings can be turned in smooth and
silent, and also check if bearing outer ring is
mounted on gear box & cover tightly.
If bearing rotation is uneven, noising, or loose
bearing mounted, then replace it.
Check oil seal for wear or damage, and replace it
if necessary.
Caution
z Do not remove the drive shaft from the cover
or case top side.
z If remove the drive shaft from the gear box,
then its bearing has to be replaced.
Check drive shaft and gear for wear or damage.
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