Stairmaster 8G Gauntlet Service Manual page 59

Optional
14. - Only do this step if doing
alignment from scratch, skip if you are not
replacing hardware.
Using a #5 metric hex key, remove the
three (3) nuts and screws securing the in-
ner brake plate to the transmission bracket
Do not replace nuts if only solving for
noise.
15. Insert the brake plate alignment tool onto
the splined transmission shaft and make
sure the end of the tool passes through
the inner brake plate and seats fully up
against the transmission bracket. Loosen
hardware as necessary to insert tool/
Using a torque wrench, tighten the three
16.
(3) sets of screws and nuts that secure
the inner brake plate to the transmission
bracket to 10 NM or 7.3 Ft-Lbs.
free-hand tighten.
Do not
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