Inserting Differential Bevel Gears In Transmissions With Thrust Washers

Fig 1: Inserting Differential Bevel Gears In Transmissions With Thrust Washers

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Insert each large bevel gear -A- with a large thrust washer and secure the two items with e.g. the flanged shaft and intermediate shaft.

Place a small thrust washer -C- on both small bevel gears -B-.

Insert planet wheels (180° apart) and pivot into position.

Drive planet wheel axis shaft into final position and secure with spring pin.