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Meritor Maintenance Manual MM-15103 (Issued 07-17)
Table M: Ring Gear — Backlash
Table N: Ring Gear — Runout
Specification 0.008-0.018-inch (0.20-0.46 mm) for a used gear set
0.012-inch (0.30 mm) for a new gear set
Adjustment Backlash is controlled by the
position of the ring gear. Change
backlash within specifications to
get a good tooth contact pattern.
To increase backlash, move the ring gear away from the drive
pinion.
To decrease backlash, move the ring gear toward the drive
pinion.
Specification 0.008-inch (0.20 mm) maximum