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Without Using Caliper
This process consists of a mathematical
calculation, and the result is sufficiently accurate
when the ring gear and drive pinion set is
replaced.
Other components that affect the proper position
of the drive pinion are the carrier, the drive pinion
bearing cage and the inner pinion bearing.
Therefore, if there is a need to change any of these
components, this mathematical process may be
used as a first attempt to select the shims to
properly adjust the tooth contact of the ring gear
and drive pinion.
1.
Take note of the variation value (PV) on the
drive pinion to be replaced.
2.
Observe the variation value (PV) on the new
drive pinion. If the value is the same as the
original drive pinion, the thickness of the
original shim pack must be maintained.
If the value is different, perform the following
calculations:
A. Measure and write down the thickness of
the original shim pack (pack thickness PT).
B. Check the variation value (PV) stamped on
the head of the original drive pinion. If the
number is (+), subtract this value from the
dimension of the thickness of the original
shim pack. If it is (–), add it.
The resulting value will establish a master
thickness for shim packs used for the
assembly of a drive pinion whose ND
dimension is equal to zero.
C. Take note of the value obtained in Step B to
use in the calculation of the thickness of the
shim pack for the new drive pinion.
D. Observe the variation value (PV) of the new
drive pinion. If the value is (+), add it to the
value obtained in Step C. If it is (–),
subtract it.
E. The final result obtained will establish the
thickness of the new shim pack to be used
in the installation of the new hypoid ring
gear/drive pinion set.
Example of Calculation “1”
Data:
PT (original pack). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.09
PV (original drive pinion) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .+0.05
PV (new pinion). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –0.13
Calculations
PT (original pack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.90
PV (original drive pinion) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –0.05
PT (master pack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . = 0.85
PV (new drive pinion).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –0.13
PT (new pack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . = 0.72
Example of Calculation “2”
Data:
PT (original pack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.90
PV (original drive pinion) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –0.05
PV (new drive pinion).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –0.13
Calculations
PT (original pack). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.90
PV (original drive pinion) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .+0.05
PT (master pack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . = 0.95
PV (new pinion). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –0.13
PT (new pack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . = 0.82
Determine Shim Packs Using a
Special Tool
1.
In the following operations make sure that
all parts are clean, especially where indicated
below:
O
Between the contact surfaces of the special
tool components
O
The contact surfaces of the special tool
components
O
The contact surfaces of the carrier and the
drive pinion bearing case