Cascade E-Series - Arms; Arm Assemblies - Removal and Installation, 5.2-1

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5.2 Arms
5.2-1 Arm Assemblies –
Removal and Installation
The following procedures can be performed with the Clamp
mounted on the truck.
1 Position the arms to frame width. Lower the Clamp to
position the contact pads 1/2 in. (13 mm) above the floor.
2 Remove the upper and lower cylinder rod anchor bars on
the arm to be removed. Slowly power the cylinder rods
open to expose the rod end. For reassembly, Apply
Loctite 242 (Blue) and tighten the anchor bar capscrews
to he following torque value:
20E, 30E, 33E – 50 ft.-lbs. (65 Nm).
40E, 45E – 80 ft.-lbs. (105 Nm).
3 Slide the rod end toward the cylinder to remove
the split-ring keepers. Slide the rod end off the cylinder
rod. Inspect rod end and keepers for wear.
4 Retract the cylinder rods fully.
5 Attach an overhead hoist and chain to the arm assembly.
Position the chain clear of the arm bearing surfaces.
CAUTION: Use a second chain and lift eyebolt on the
contact pad to stabilize the arms.
6 Slide the arm assembly out of the frame. Do not damage
the bearings when removing the arm.
7 For reassembly, reverse the above procedures with the
following exceptions:
• Inspect the upper and lower bearing strips for wear.
Bearing thickness should not be less than 1/8 in. (3
mm) as measured on the bottom or sides of the strip.
Install new bearings as required.
• Inspect the arm bar bearing contact and chamfered
areas for nicks or damage. Break any sharp edges
and polish with 400-grit emery paper as necessary.
• Apply silicone spray or light grease to the bearing
contact areas.
WARNING: Make sure the hoist used to
remove the arm has a rated capacity of at
least 1000 lbs. (450 kg.)
CL0374.ill
CL0350.ill
Cylinder Rod
Anchor Bar
Rod End
Split-Ring
Keepers
1/2-in. (13 mm)
Above Floor
CL0351.ill
1/2-in. (13 mm)
Above Floor
CARTON CLAMP
FORK CLAMP
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