Based on that information, you're math is correct. 
 
If you roll the pinion down, working angle at the trans becomes less and working angle at the pinion becomes more. 
 
If you go up on the pinion, angle at the trans is just going to get worse.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
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