Front Reduction Driven Gear: Inspection
- Check the drive plate for wear and damage.
- Check the driven plate for discoloration (burnt color).
- Check for worn snap ring, fatigue or damaged return spring or deformed piston retainer.
- Replace if its tooth surfaces are broken, damaged or excessively worn.
- Check the ball bearing for seizure or wear.
- Apply CVTF to the ball bearing and rotate the bearing to check for noise or dragging etc.