Ford — Swing Drive/Reducer Assembly Adjustment
Adjustments
From a Ford service manual covering: MP 110, MP 95, MPH 80. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Do not pre-load the pinion shaft to the swing bearing.
Procedure
- Remove the locking bracket that holds the eccentric bushing in place (located on the superstructure in front of the swing reducer).
- Loosen the capscrews holding the swing drive/reducer to the superstructure.
- Turn the eccentric bushing with a punch.
- Replace the locking bracket and torque the capscrews (see Torque Specification).
Tools required
- Punch Amazon
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Specs & values
- There should be zero backlash between the swing gear and pinion shaft.
Source: Ford service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.