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FIGURE 2: METHOD OF CHECKING SWIVEL
BEARING ADJUSTMENT
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7. SWIVEL FINAL ASSEMBLY
1.
Apply a thin layer 1/16" (1,5 mm) of
lithium base grease (Shell Retinax LX or
equivalent) to the inside of swivel top cap
(23, Fig. 8).
2.
Clean top cap and swivel mating faces
(23 & 58, Fig. 8) with Loctite Superclean
safety Solvent no. 706 or other suitable
chlorinated solvent then apply a complete
1/8" bead of Loctite Superflex (black)
around base of top cap (23, Fig. 8) before
fitting to swivel (58, Fig. 8) within 5
minutes of applying Loctite. See figure 3.
3.
Secure top cap (23, Fig. 8) with swivel top
cap setscrews and washers (25 & 24, Fig.
8) and tighten to 51- 62 lbf•ft (69-84 N•m).
4.
Clean bottom cap and swivel mating
faces (55 & 58, Fig. 8) with Loctite
Superclean Safety Solvent no. 706 or
other suitable chlorinated solvent then
apply a complete 1/8" bead of Loctite
Superflex (black) around base of bottom
cap (55, Fig. 8) before fitting to swivel (58,
Fig. 8) within 5 minutes of applying
Loctite. See figure 3.
FIGURE 3: TOP AND BOTTOM CAP
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5.
Secure bottom cap (55, Fig. 8) with swivel
bottom cap setscrews and washers (53 &
54, Fig. 8) then tighten to 26-32 lbf•ft (33-
35 N•m).
6.
Check that tightening torque of top
steering arm studs (28, Fig. 8) is between
limits of 190-210 lbf•ft (258-285 N•m).
7.
Fit top steering arm (29, Fig. 8) onto studs
(28, Fig. 8) then fit nuts (30, Fig. 8) and
tighten to 190-275 lbf•ft (258-353 N•m).
8.
Fit new lubricators (26, Fig. 8) with
protective caps (27, Fig. 8) into their
respective positions in swivel top cap
(23, Fig. 8).
9.
Charge swivel assembly with grease.
Swivel is full when grease seeps from
between upper face of axle beam (37,
Fig. 4) and swivel jaw (58, Fig. 4) in top
half and from between swivel oil seal
(58, Fig. 5) and lower face of axle beam
(37, Fig. 5).
FIGURE 4: PART SECTION THRO' TOP OF SWIVEL
SHOWING GREASE SEEPAGE POSITION WHEN
FULL
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