3.5.6 Changing oil, axis-5 gearbox
Location of oil plugs
The oil plugs of the gearbox are located as shown in the figure.
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Oil fill plug/level plugOil drain plug
Tightening torque: 24 Nm.Tightening torque: 24 Nm.
Required tools and equipment
NoteArticle numberEquipment, etc.
The capacity of the vessel must be
sufficient to take the complete amount
of oil.
-Oil collecting vessel
One example of oil dispenser can be
found in section Type of lubrication in
gearboxes on page 131.
-Oil dispenser
Content is defined in section Standard
toolkit on page 652.
-Standard toolkit
Consumable
NoteMaterial
Information about the oil is found in Technical refer-
ence manual - Lubrication in gearboxes.
Lubricating oil
See Type and amount of oil in gearboxes on page 131.
Required documents
NoteDocument numberDocument name
3HAC042927-001Technical reference manu-
al - Lubrication in gearboxes
Draining the axis-5 gearbox
Use this procedure to drain the gearbox.
NoteAction
Run the robot to calibration position.1
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3.5.6 Changing oil, axis-5 gearbox