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Gear Sets, Adjusting and Marking


Gear sets, adjusting and marking





1 - Marking K831 indicates Klingelnberg final drive set with transmission ratio 31 8.
2 - Gear set pairing number (312).
3 - Deviation (tolerance) r is based on the test machine master gauge used in production. The deviation r is always given in 1/100 mm. Example: 25 means r = 0.25 mm
Ro - Length of test machine master gauge used. Ro = 59.65 mm





R - Actual dimension between ring gear and face of pinion shaft at point with quietest running for this pinion set.
Vo - Hypoid offset

Position of shims





S1 - Adjustment shim for ring gear in transmission housing cover
S2 - Adjustment shim for ring gear in transmission housing
S3 - Adjustment shim for drive pinion in transmission housing
S4 - Adjustment shim for drive pinion in bearing plate

Adjustment overview





Note: In the case of repairs to the transmission it is only necessary to adjust the pinion shaft, ring gear or final drive set if components have been replaced which have a direct effect on the adjustments of the final drive. To eliminate unnecessary adjustments observe following table: