When Replacing a Damaged Crown and Pinion Gearset,the Damaged Pinion

question 4

Multiple Choice

When replacing a damaged crown and pinion gearset,the damaged pinion cone (PC) variation number was +2,and the new PC variation number is specified as -5.If the original shim pack thickness measured 0.030-inch (0.76 mm) ,what should the new shim pack thickness be?

• A) .033-inch (0.84 mm)
• B) .037-inch (0.94 mm)
• C) .023-inch (0.58 mm)
• D) .027-inch (0.69 mm)

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