Gear: Testing and Inspection

INSPECTION
1. Bearings
Replace bearings in the following cases:
^ Broken or rusty bearings
^ Worn or damaged
^ Bearings that fail to turn smoothly or make abnormal noise when turned after gear oil lubrication.
2. Drive gear
Replace drive gear in the following cases:
^ If their tooth surfaces and shaft are excessively broken or damaged.





3. Measure clearance between snap ring and inner race of ball bearing with a thickness gauge.
Clearance: 0.01 - 0.15 mm (0.0004 - 0.0059 inch)





If the measurement is not within the specification, select suitable snap ring.