Geared hub motor free play

mr watts

Pedelecer
Jun 4, 2020
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sheffield uk
Hi all just a question about my rear geared hub motor.
I've noticed when doing some maintenance that I can move the wheel/hub a small amount before the internal gears are felt to engage.
I'm using it with a locked freewheel clutch so it's pretty much a direct drive.
Is it normal to have any free play at all in the gears/ring gear assembly?