NoteAction
See procedures in Replace-
ment/changing activities on
page 140.
Drain the gearbox in question.
Note
Axis-1 does not need to be drained. Axis-4, axis-
5 and axis-6 gearboxes do not need to be drained,
if the axes are positioned with the motor upwards
and gearbox downwards.
2
See procedures in Motors on
page 563.
Remove the motor of the axis in question.3
Removing the hub
NoteAction
DANGER
Make sure that all supplies for electrical
power, hydraulic pressure, and air pressure
are turned off.
1
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Unscrew the M6x30 hex socket head cap
screws that secure the hub.
Note
Do not remove the M6x16 torx pan head
screws.
2
CAUTION
Whenever parting/mating the hub pinion
and gearbox, the gears may be damaged
if excessive force is used.
3
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4 Repair
4.8.1 Replacing the hub
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