GEAR HOUSING
90-826883R2 JUNE 1998 Page 6A-25
Pinion Gear
1. Inspect pinion gear teeth for breakage, rust, chipping or excessive wear.
2. Ifpiniongearteethare damaged, inspect FORWARDandREVERSEgearfordamage.
3. Replace gears as required.
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a-Pinion Gear
Driveshaft
IMPORTANT:Ifupperdriveshaftbushingorlowerdriveshaftneedlebearingraceap-
pear to be spinning in their respective bores, the gear housing should be replaced.
1. Replace drive shaft if the following exist:
· Splines are twisted or worn.
· Oil seal surface is grooved.
· Bearing/Bushing journal surfaces are pitted or worn. Replace corresponding
bearing as well.
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c
b
a
a-Bearing/Bushing Surface
b-Bearing/Bushing Surface
c-Seal Surface