Reduction Drive Gear Assembly Operation Check

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Reference: AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT DISASSEMBLY

Reference: AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT ASSEMBLY

Measure starting torque of reduction drive gear, using spring force gauge, attach cord at groove of outer race. If starting torque is out of specification, replace reduction drive gear assembly.

Starting torque of reduction drive gear

0.3 - 0.8 N.m (0.03 - 0.08 kgf-m, 0.22 - 0.58 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Measuring Starting Torque Of Reduction Drive Gear

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