Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

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Final Drive Carrier Inspect






1. Inspect the final drive planet pinion to carrier clearance. The clearance should be 0.20-0.30 mm (0.008-0.012 in). The carrier must be replaced if the gears are out of specification.
2. Inspect the pinion gear teeth for chips or damage.