Removing the lower arm
Use this procedure to remove the lower arm.
NoteAction
Decide which calibration routine to use, and
take actions accordingly prior to beginning
the repair procedure.
1
DANGER
Turn off all:
• electric power supply
• hydraulic pressure supply
• air pressure supply
to the robot, before entering the robot work-
ing area.
2
See section Replacing the complete upper
arm, IRB 1600ID/1660ID on page 188.
Remove the complete upper arm.3
Shown in the figure Location of lower arm
on page 196.
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Remove the VK-covers.
CAUTION
Be careful not to damage the cabling and
cable bracket inside the lower arm when re-
moving the middle VK-cover!
The figure to the right shows the space under-
neath the cover. The gray areas are safe for
insertion of a tool that may be inserted with
a maximum depth of 20 mm!
4
Pull down the cabling through the lower arm
and pull it out.
5
CAUTION
The robot lower arm weighs 20 kg.
All lifting accessories used must be sized
accordingly!
6
Fit the lifting device to the lower arm to se-
cure the weight of the arm.
7
Unscrew the 12 attachment screws and re-
move the single washer.
8
Gently pull out the cabling while lifting away
the lower arm. Be careful with the connectors,
they are sensitive to damage!
9
Spare part no. is specified in Required
equipment on page 196.
Check the sealing ring. Replace it if damaged.10
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4 Repair
4.4.3 Replacing the complete lower arm
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