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Contact Pattern Location

CONTACT PATTERN LOCATION








In general, desirable ring gear tooth patterns must have the following characteristics:
^ Drive pattern on the drive side ring gear well centered on the tooth.
^ Coast pattern on the coast side ring gear well centered on the tooth. Clearance between the pattern and the top of the tooth.
^ No hard lines where the pressure is high.

Acceptable ring gear tooth patterns for all axles.