Kalmar DCE80-100E, Technical Handbook

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DCE80-100E
Technical Handbook
Steering axle
Service
6 P. Group 60
TDCE01
04GB
4. Tap the inner race of the inner bearing onto the wheel axle,
using a suitable tube. Pack the inner race with grease.
5. Lift the hub onto the axle, fit the inner race of the outer bear-
ing position and pack it with grease.
6. Fit the plain washer and bearing nut with the flat surface fac-
ing inwards. Tighten the bearing to 500 Nm during simulta-
neous rotation of the wheel to make the bearing rollers set
correctly.
After tightening of the steered wheel bearings, the truck
should be run for some 100 meters. After that the bearing
nuts should be retightened to 500 Nm. Thereafter, the bear-
ing nut must not be loosened.
7. Fit the tab washer and locknut. Grease the tab washer to
prevent damage by the nut. Tighten the locknut and lock
both the bearing nut and the locknut with the tabs.
8. Pack the outer bearing with grease, pack the bearing cover
with grease and fit it into position. Top up with grease through
the grease nipple.
Replacement of knuckle pin bearings
Dismantling
To replace the knuckle pin bearings, the wheel bearings
must also be removed.
1. To replace the knuckle pin bearings, the wheel bearings
must also be removed.
2. Remove the wheel nuts from the steered wheel and remove
the wheel.
N.B. A trolley with a rest for holding the wheel securely will
be needed for handling purposes.
3. Remove the protective cover and release the lock washer.
Remove the locknut and bearing nut, and remove the inner
part of the outer baring.
4. Remove the hub.
5. Remove the inner part of the inner bearing.
6. Remove the steering link.
7. Remove the protective cover and the sealing from the lower
bearing.
8. Unscrew the three screws above the knuckel pin’s upper
bearing, on top of the steering cradle. Depress the knuckle
pin be screwing three screws (length 17 mm) into the holes.
9. Lift out the wheel axle.
10. Remove the inner race of the upper and lower bearing.