1 | Rest the pinion on the press base, apply the specified force on it, and spin the hub several times in both directions. |
2 | Wind a rope around the pinion housing with a dynamometer fastened to the end of the rope. . |
3 | Confirm the force specified for the press and pull the dynamometer horizontally and, disregarding the initial pull, observe the value indicated on the dynamometer scale. |
The bearings must be lubricated and without the sealing rings.
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4 | If the friction torque is not within specifications, increase or reduce the thickness of the shims. . |
Alternative method
If no press is available, mount the pinion flange or fork without the sealing ring and tighten the nut to the specified torque. Then fix the assembly in a vise and measure the friction torque of the bearings with a spring scale. .
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