Two gears A and B are connected. A is smaller than B. A clockwise arrow indicates T subscript small on gear A. Radius of gear A is D subscript small over 2. An upward force F is applied on A at the connecting teeth of A and B.

Let's go through the equilibrium of gears one more time...this time, using gear diameters.

Consider the FBD of the small gear. Shaft A applies a torque to the gear in the direction shown.

The teeth of the large gear exert a force on the teeth of the small gear, opposing the direction of rotation.

Sum moments about A to find F:

MB=F×Dlarge/2-Tlarge=0      F=TsmallDsmall/2