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During an inspection, a technician observes excessive backlash and noise from a final drive assembly. What is a common cause for these symptoms in a planetary final drive?

In a planetary final drive, wear in the sun gear or planet gears, along with their bearings or shafts, will increase clearances and lead to excessive backlash a

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Question: During an inspection, a technician observes excessive backlash and noise from a final drive assembly. What is a common cause for these symptoms in a planetary final drive?

Answer options: ✅ Worn sun gear or planet gears

  • Over-tightened wheel bearings
  • Incorrect tire pressure
  • Insufficient brake pad material

Correct answer: Worn sun gear or planet gears

Explanation: In a planetary final drive, wear in the sun gear or planet gears, along with their bearings or shafts, will increase clearances and lead to excessive backlash and noise.

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