WinGD X72 Maintenance Manual

Maintenance
1903−1/A1
Winterthur Gas & Diesel Ltd.
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3.4 Tensioning
Note: Start with the tie rods in the middle
of the engine a−a, then b−b etc).
1) Put the two pre-tensioning jacks
(94180, Fig. 3) on the tie rods (4).
2) Apply a tension of 100 bar, refer to
9403−4.
3) Record the length of the tie rods at L.
4) Apply a tension of 1500 bar.
5) Record the extension of the tie rod (4)
at L1.
Note: The extension DL of the tie rod (2)
must be 13.5 mm to 15.5 mm
(L1 − L).
6) Do step 1) to step 5) for the remaining
tie rods.
7) Tighten the set screws (6, Fig. 2)
8) Apply a layer of Molykote paste G to
prevent corrosion.
9) Install the protection covers (5) to the
tie rods.
Pre-tension Checks and Tie Rod Replacement
2015
94180
4
WCH02345
Fig. 3
1500 bar
100 bar
DRIVING END
FREE END

WinGD X72 Specifications

General

Brand	WinGD
Model	X72
Category	Engine
Language	English