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5-40. IDLER GEAR MAINTENANCE (Con’t).
6.
Install screw (6) and special washer (1) in idler
gear (3).
7.
Torque screw (6) to 90 lb.-ft. (122 Nom).
8.
Apply a light coat of lubricating oil to idler gear
(3) bearing.
9.
Mount dial indicator on rear end plate (4) and
check backlash between camshaft gear (2), idler
gear (3), and crankshaft gear (5). Minimum
backlash allowed is 0.003 in. (0.076 mm). Maxi-
mum backlash allowed is 0.010 in. (0.254 mm).
FOLLOW-ON TASKS:
• Install flywheel housing (see paragraph 5-34).
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