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FRONT WAGON
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FRONT WAGON
Articulation Hinges System Horizontal Check
Removal
Thoroughly clean the articulation bearing and the area around for accumulated dirt.
Disconnect the intermediate drive shaft in the articulation hinge. (Ref. 3.5.3) Support the drive shaft, as it
rotates when rear wagon is moved.
Release the hose support to gain more movement on hoses and cables.
Support the front wagon on safety stands, and block the wheels.(Stand must handle a minimum capacity of
3000kg)
Support the rear wagon front end to release the pressure on the articulation bearing on a roll able stand, and
block the rear wheels.
Manually release the emergency brake
(Ref. Operation & Maintenance Manual 5.13)
Disconnect the lubrication line to the
articulation bearing if fitted.
Unscrew the 26 bolts securing the
bearing to the front wagon frame.
Move the blocks behind the rear wheels, and carefully move the rear wagon away from the front wagon to
access the bolts fastening the bearing to the articulation hinge.
Be aware of the risk of injury to people and equipment when handling heavy objects!
Place pallets and a pallet jack under the bearing.
Unscrew the 26 bolts securing the articulation bearing to the hinge and remove bearing.
WARNING
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