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Assembly Rotation

28. Rotate assembly to make sure it rotates freely.

Check For Backlash

29. Check ring gear and pinion backlash with a Dial Indicator with Bracketry T00L4201-C or equivalent.

If the backlash is 0.20-0.38mm (0.008-0.015 inch) (0.30-0.38mm [0.012-0.015 inch] preferred), proceed to Step 35.

If the backlash is zero, proceed to Step 30.

If the backlash is 0.025-0.177mm (0.001-0.007 inch) or greater than 0.38mm (0.015 inch), proceed to Step 31.

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