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To increase the pre-load add shims to position A.
To decrease the pre-load remove Shims from position A.
See section 6.2 for pre-load settings.

SECTION TSM 288

ISSUE

A

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•  Install the casing (3.01) onto the bearing housing (4.01) and 

use the bolts  (4.07) to secure the casing (3.01)

NOTE: Without the gearbox cover spacers may be required to 

ensure the casing is fully clamped in position

NOTE: The pre-load must be set one shaft at a time.
When the pre-load is set remove the gear and install the gear 

keys (5.07)
This procedure must be repeated for the second shaft

•  Install the dowels (4.06) into the bearing housing 

(See Figure 26)

Use a torque meter to check the rolling torque see section 6.2 

for torque settings.
If the rolling torque is under / over the required amount add / 

remove shims to adjust the pre-load to suit (See section 6.2 

Fasteners & Torque Settings).
NOTE: Rolling torque can only be set on new bearings, with no 

sealing devices installed i.e. lip-seals or O-rings.
When checking the rolling torque is it important to make sure 

the shaft is rotating freely, completely rotate the shaft 10 times 

before checking the rolling torque.
The pre-load is set by adding or removing shims in position A 

(See Figure 25).

Install  0.25  mm  (0.009”)  of  shims  (5.13)  ,  pre-load  spacer 

(5.05), gear (5.06) and locknut (5.09)
NOTE: Do not install the gear key or tab washer at this time
When setting the pre-load on the shafts note the pre-load has to 

be set on individual shafts, so only install one gear at a time.