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13. Inspect the magnetic coil (A) in the outer cover plate
assembly. Inspect the backlash pad (B) for excessive
wear.
NOTE: See “FRONT GEARCASE DIAGNOSIS” later
i
n this chapter for more details on the coil.
NOTE: The backlash for the centralized hilliard is set
a
t the factory. No adjustment is required, unless the
front cover is replaced, or the back lash pad screw is
removed. See the “FRONT GEARCASE ASSEMBLY”
procedure later in this chapter for details on
backlash setting.
14. Remove the bolts retaining the input shaft cover and
pin
ion gear assembly.
15. Remove the snap ring retaining the input shaft
as
sembly.
16. Remove the input shaft assembly. Inspect the pinion
g
ear (C) for chipped, broken, or missing teeth.
Inspect the input shaft bearing (D) for signs of wear.
Replace the input shaft cover O-ring prior to
reassembly.
17. Inspect the input shaft bushing for wear.
18. Thoroughly clean the gearcase components before
be
ginning reassembly.