Wabtec R-150, Installation Manual

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This section covers the installation of the front and rear rail wheels and rail sweeps. The
hardware required for this installation is listed in table 2-6.
Table 2-6: Rail Wheel & Rail Sweep Installation Hardware
Part Number Description Qty
R-1653 8” Wheel Assembly 4
R-1672R Front Rail Sweep (Right Side) 1
R-1672L Front Rail Sweep (Left Side) 1
R-1677R Rear Rail Sweep (Right Side) 1
R-1677L Rear Rail Sweep (Left Side) 1
½” UNC Gr. 8 Bolt x 2” Long 16
½” Gr. 8 Washer 32
½” UNC Gr. 8 Nylon Insert Lock Nut 16
The following procedure details the rail wheel and rail sweep installation (refer to figure
2-6 and figure 2-7):
1.
Place the rail wheels (Item 1) below the mounting tables (Item 2) on the railgear axles
(Item 3).
2.
On the front railgear: Place the rail sweeps (Item 4) in front of the rail wheels and
on top of the mounting tables. At this point the rail sweeps will be free to pivot. The
rail sweep actuating mechanisms will be installed later.
3.
On the rear railgear: Place the rail sweeps (Item 4) to the rear of the rail wheels
and on top of the mounting tables.
4.
Fasten the rail wheels and rail sweeps to the mounting tables with sixteen ½” x 2”
long bolts, thirty-two ½” washers and sixteen ½” nuts (Item 5).
5.
Tighten but do not torque the sixteen ½” fasteners as they will be torqued following
the railgear alignment procedure.