Service Bulletin – Product

Subject: Correct Timing Procedure for the FR or RT Auxiliary Section

Document Number: TMIB0150
Date: July 18, 2005

Issue Description:
Concern with the transmission auxiliary section being timed incorrectly after a service
repair, causing shifting problems and premature component wear

Affected Models/Population:
All RT/ FR 2-Speed and RT 3-Speed Transmissions with helical auxiliary gearing

Field Strategy:
The following procedure on page 2-6 lists the steps to time a FR 2-Speed, or RT 3-
Speed auxiliary section using the splitter gear.

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Procedure to Time the RT and FR Auxiliary Section

(For the RT follow all steps. For the FR, reference Steps 1-3 and the last picture
on Step 4)

Step 1:
Mark a tooth on the reduction gear with a highly visible paint, preferably a yellow or
white.

Step 2:
Mark a second tooth 180 degrees away from the first. (Ensure the marks are in the
correct position by counting the teeth between them. You should have exactly the
same number of teeth on the reduction gear between the marked teeth).

Step 3:
Locate the two stamped “O’s” on the countershaft reduction gears and mark both teeth
with a highly visible paint, preferably a yellow or white.

FR and RT Stamp Position Old RT Stamp Position

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Step 4:
Use a round file or bar to properly align from the marked teeth on the auxiliary
countershaft to the auxiliary splitter gear. When the bar is lined up with the root,
between the correct teeth, you will notice that it’s parallel with the auxiliary
countershaft. Mark both the teeth with a highly visible paint.

Example of correct alignment:

Bar in correct position parallel with the countershaft, and between the marked Splitter
gear and Reduction gear teeth.

Examples of left or right misalignment:

Left Right

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Example showing correct view of reduction gear timed to countershaft gears on

the bench (These marks below will also apply for the FR Transmissions):

Step 5:
Lay the Splitter gear on a flat surface and mark it similar to steps 1 & 2 of this
procedure.

Important: Make sure the teeth are painted on both faces of the Splitter gear
front and rear.

Step 6:
Install the reduction gear and output shaft assembly into the auxiliary case. Then,
install the Auxiliary Countershafts and splitter gear.

Important: Countershaft retaining straps must be used to hold the auxiliary

countershafts in place until the auxiliary section is fully installed. Failure to use
the straps could result in the auxiliary section moving out of time.

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Example of splitter gear timed to the Auxiliary Countershafts:

Step 7:
To ensure the timing is correct, check that the marked tooth on the Splitter gear is
between the two marked teeth on the Auxiliary Countershaft gears as shown in the
illustrations below.

The material contained in this bulletin is product improvement information. Eaton is not committed to, or liable for,
canvassing existing products. FSUD: 2004-MT-4240

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