To remove the tie-rod proceed as follows:
1 Remove the indicator assy. (item 14) or the Locked / Not locked sensor bracket
(item 1), if it is a spreader with WTP or with overheight legs.
2 Loosen one of the adjuster bolts at the twistlock cylinder, enough to give some play.
3 Loosen and remove the M8 x 80 bolts (item 2) in the top of both twistlocks in the
same end beam.*
4 Use two of the M8 x 80 bolts (item 2) as pullers by inserting them in the two th
readed holes (item 3) in each of the cranks (item 4) and tighten them alternatly
until they lift the cranks (item 4) off the top of the twistlock shaft (item 5).
5 The tie-rod (item 6) including both cranks (item 4) can now be removed from the
endbeam.*
To remove the twistlock and sleeve proceed as follows:
6 The key (item 7) that locates the crank (item 4) to the twistlock (item 5) is held in
place on the twistlock by a roll pin, so that it will remain in place on the twistlock
after the crank is removed.
5
The tie-rod is a fixed unit and is not adjustable
(does not apply for WTP).
