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Turning Resistance Of Gearbox

Using ST, measure gearbox turning resistance.

ST 926230000 SPANNER

Service limit: 

  1. Straight-ahead position within 30 mm (1.18 in) from rack center  Less than 11.18 N (1.14 kgf, 2.51 lb)

Maximum allowable resistance  12.7 N (1.3 kgf, 2.9 lb)

Fig 1: Measuring Gearbox Turning Resistance
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