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Technician A states that a pattern check is a good way to tell if the gears of a differential assembly are set up correctly. Technician B states that the pattern will vary between a 2-cut and a 5-cut gear. Which technician is correct?

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Technician A states that a pattern check is a good way to tell if the gears of a differential assembly are set up correctly. Technician B states that the pattern will vary between a 2-cut and a 5-cut gear. Which technician is correct?

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Both Technician A and Technician B are correct. Technician A is correct in stating that a pattern check is a good way to tell if the gears of a differential assembly are set up correctly. This is because the pattern made by the gears can indicate issues such as incorrect backlash or pinion depth.

Technician B is also correct in stating that the pattern will vary between a 2-cut and a 5-cut gear. This is because the number of cuts on a gear refers to the number of teeth, and different numbers of teeth will create different patterns when they mesh with other gears. Therefore, a 2-cut gear will have a different pattern than a 5-cut gear.

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