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Gear Adjustment - MESHLOAD

  1. Rotate the input shaft either left or right to the stop.
  2. Rotate the input shaft in the opposite direction and count the number of turns.
  3. Rotate the input shaft back one-half the number of turns counted.
  4. Using an inch-pound torque wrench, measure the torque required to rotate the input shaft 45 degrees either side of center.
  5. If the torque exceeds specifications, adjust the meshload. Turn the sector shaft adjusting screw to adjust the meshload.
    Fig 1: Identifying Sector Shaft Adjusting Screw
    G01941860Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. CAUTION: Do not overtighten the lock nut or the threads in the sector shaft housing cover may strip.
    Fig 2: Tightening Sector Shaft Adjusting Screw
    G01941861Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Tighten the meshload adjuster lock nut.
    1. Hold the sector shaft adjusting screw.
    2. Tighten the lock nut.