Section J - Tracks
Track Maintenance
Idler Wheel and Recoil Unit
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Fig 8.
Idler Wheel - Dismantling and Assembly
Dismantling
1 Prise out seals A and F from the idler wheel.
2 Turn the idler wheel on its side and allow any oil to
drain out.
3 Remove circlips B and G.
4 Drift out shaft C together with bearing E from the idler
wheel.
5 Using a puller remove bearing E from shaft C and
bearing H from idler wheel D.
Note: Bearing H may remove with the shaft.
6 Clean all components and inspect for wear. Renew
bearings if worn or damaged. Renew oil seals
regardless of condition.
Assembly
1 Assemble new bearings E and H onto shaft C.
2 Fit circlip G into groove in idler wheel bore.
3 Push the shaft and bearing assembly into the
opposite end of the idler wheel bore. Ensure that the
bearings are fully against circlip G.
4 Fit circlip B.
5 Press new oil seals A and F into each side of the idler
wheel.
6 Remove plug J and fill the bearing cavity with the
correct grade of oil K
Lubricants and
Capacities ( T 3-8)
7 Refit the plug.
8 Check that the idler wheel rotates freely on its shaft.
A
B
E
C
D
H
G
F
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