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M-SV-VT-001-EN Rev. A
Touchdown Bearing/Labyrinth Seal Plate
O-ring
Compressor Components
Figure 140 - Touchdown
Bearing/Labyrinth Seal Plate
Removal
• • • CAUTION • • •
Do not use anything with a ame (e.g., torch) to heat up the impeller.
30. Carefully lower the Volute to the floor.
31. Remove the Second Stage Impeller. This will require the use of a heat gun to heat up the
impeller. Do not use a torch!
32. Remove the eight (8) screws and remove the front touchdown bearing/labyrinth seal plate with
the “U”- Spacer.
Figure 139 - Second Stage
Impeller Removal
Second Stage
Impeller
“U”- Spacer
Touchdown Bearing/
Labyrinth Seal Plate
Screws - 30 Nm (22 ft.lb.)
(8 places)