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L I N X W I T H A T R A F L E X I N S T A L L A T I O N
Atra Flex Coupler Installation
Version 3
Linx with Atra Flex Installation for Model 424 Automotive Dynamometers
I
NSTALLING
THE
F
LEX
H
UB
1
Loosen the four 1/2 x 1-inch bearing bolts to allow the bearing to move slightly.
2
Slide the flex hub onto the splined shaft leaving a small gap to the outer carrier
bearing. The flex hub face should be nearly flush with the splined shaft face.
3
Loosely secure the flex hub using two set screws.
4
Set up a dial indicator on the outer diameter of the flex hub. Rotate the outer
pulley shaft watching for the high and low readings on the indicator.
5
Adjust the position of the outer carrier bearing until there is 0.015-inches or less
between the high and low readings.
6
Loosen the set screws and remove the flex hub.
7
Tighten the 1/2 x 1-inch bearing bolts.
Note:
The flex hub must be removed to access the bearing bolts.
8
Slide the flex hub onto the splined shaft leaving a small gap to the outer carrier
bearing.
9
Tighten the flex hub set screws.
Figure 26: Install the Flex Hub
flex hub
dial indicator
flex hub