Setting Ring Removal
The mainshaft and layshaft end float is controlled by a
threaded ‘setting ring’ screwed into the casing.
To enable access to the mainshaft setting ring the torque
converter housing must be removed. Undo the 12 fixing
bolts
X
and remove the housing. The setting ring is located
at position
B
.
To enable access to the layshaft setting ring the bearing
cover must be removed. Undo the 4 fixing bolts
Y
, remove
the cover and discard the gasket beneath. The setting ring is
located at position
C
.
If the bearings or shaft are to be renewed the associated
setting ring must be removed and discarded as follows:
1
Carefully prise out the staked section of the ring
Z
clear
of the casing.
2
Using the special socket adaptor, unscrew and discard
the ring. (Use adaptor 892/01080 for the layshaft ring
and 892/01079 for the mainshaft.)
3
Be sure to remove any shards of metal that may have
fallen into the casing.
Note:
Once removed, the setting rings must not be re-used.
Discard the ring and obtain a new one. Note that the
mainshaft and layshaft setting rings are not interchangeable.
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Section F
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Section F
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Issue 1
Synchro Shuttle Gearbox
Dismantling (cont'd)
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X
Z
Y
C
B