4 Repair
4.4.6. Replacement of linkage - link
1313HAC026048-001 Revision: A
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Removal, link
The procedure below details how to remove the link from the robot.
R Auxiliary shaft, 3HAC024097-005
S Screw, M6x12, 9ADA183-24 (2 pcs)
T Distance, 3HAC023062-001
Action Note/Illustration
1.
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Danger!
Turn off all electric power, hydraulic and
pneumatic pressure supplies to the robot!
2. Secure the link with a roundsling in a crane.
Use the hole in the middle of the link.
3. Remove the upper and lower rods. Detailed in sections:
• Removal, upper rod on page
124.
• Removal, lower rod on page
127.
4. Remove the center screw and washer in the
hole for filling grease.
5. Use compressed air to remove the VK cover.
Blow with a very low air pressure into the hole
for filling grease.
Note! A very low air pressure is needed!
Shown in the figure Location of link on
page 129.
Put one hand with some paper on top
of the VK cover in order to catch it
when released.
6. Remove the protection hood.
7. Remove the lock nut. Shown in the figure Location of link on
page 129.
8. Fit the auxiliary shaft on the shaft in order to let
the weight of the link rest on it.
Included in the toolkit for service. Art.
no. is specified in Required
equipment on page 130.
9. Loosen the roundsling and turn the link up side
down in order to find room to knock on it from the
inside as close to its center as possible.
Note! Loosen the roundsling some
before knocking! Otherwise the link
may be locked by the lifting power.
10. Use a pair of levers, to bend the link loose.
11. Remove the link.
12. Wipe off residual grease.
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