TM 5-3895-369-14Shaft assembly weighs 250 lbs (170 kg).Attach suitable lifting device prior toremoval to prevent possible injury topersonnel.(30)Attach suitable lifting device to shaftassembly (27).(31)While mechanic operates lifting device,assistant guides shaft assembly (27) fromgear housing (21).N O T EA correct gear pattern for a used pinion and ring gear is clear of toe and centers evenly along face ofgear tooth, but can be any length and shape and is acceptable as long as pattern does not run off geartooth at any point.If gear pattern was correct at disassembly, then gear pattern after assembly should be the same.Remember, a correct gear pattern for a used pinion and ring gear does not have to match PATTERNA (correct pattern for new gearing).If new pinion and ring gear are used, tooth pattern should be like correct PATTERN A. If toothpattern does not look like A, check pattern B through E to find one that looks close to ring geartooth pattern, then do step that follows incorrect pattern.CORRECT PATTERN (NEW GEARING)(32)Read dye pattern on ring gear (1).(33)If tooth contact is like PATTERN A, do not adjust. Go to step (40).5-544
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