Underdrive Gear Preliminary Check

Measure starting torque of underdrive gear, using spring force gauge, attach cord at gear of underdrive gear. If starting torque is out of specification, replace underdrive gear assembly.

Starting torque of underdrive gear 

0.55 - 1.35 N.m (0.06 - 0.14 kg-m, 0.40 - 1.01 lb-ft) 

Fig 1: Measuring Starting Torque Of Underdrive Gear

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