4 Repair
4.4.4. Replacement of linkage - upper rod
3HAC026048-001 Revision: A124
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Removal, upper rod
The procedure below details how to remove the upper rod of the linkage.
Support washer 3HAB6279-1 Replace if damaged.
Bearing grease 3HAB3537-1 Used to lubricate the
bearings.
Locking liquid 3HAB7116-1 Loctite 243
Press sleeve 3HAC023963-013 Used for pressing new
bearings into the rod, if
replaced.
Standard toolkit The contents are defined in
section Standard toolkit on
page 190, in part 2 of the
Product manual.
Other tools and
procedures may be
required. See
references to these
procedures in the
step-by-step instruc-
tions below.
These procedures include
references to the tools
required.
Equipment Spare part no. Art no. Note
Action Note
1.
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Danger!
Turn off all electric power, hydraulic and
pneumatic pressure supplies to the robot!
2. Put the robot in a position where it is
possible to reach all parts that shall be
removed.
Check especially that the lock nut at the
link is possible to be removed.
3. Remove the lock nuts holding the upper rod
at each end.
4. Remove the support washers from the
upper rod.
5. Remove the upper rod. Note! The support washers on the inside
of the rod can stick to the grease of the
bearings when the rod is being removed.
Remove them from the rod!
6. Remove the support washers and the
sealing rings.
Remove residual grease.
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