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Shaft end play — all 3 shafts

▲ Safety-critical — over-torque-intolerant. Do not exceed the figure.
Value
0.05–0.10 mm
Applies · input · intermediate · output
MEASURE COLD — clearance grows as the alloy case out-expands the steel shafts. Too much input-shaft play = grabby clutch; too little = rapid bearing failure.

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