Wabtec R-150, Installation Manual

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This section covers the installation of the front railgear mounting plates. The hardware
required for this installation is listed in table 2-1.
Table 2-1: Front Railgear Mounting Hardware
Part Number Description Qty
R-1783-1 Front Frame Reinforcement Plate 2
R-1783-2 Front Frame Reinforcement Plate 2
R-1800D Front Mounting Plate (Left Side) 1
R-1800P Front Mounting Plate (Right Side) 1
½” UNC Gr. 8 Bolt x 2” Long 10
½” Gr. 8 Washer 20
½” UNC Gr. 8 Nylon Insert Lock Nut 10
The following procedure details the front mounting plate installation (refer to figure 2-1):
1.
Position the front mounting plates (Item 1) around the frame rails (Item 2) as shown
so that they cradle the frame rails.
2.
Position the original Dodge inner bumper brackets (Item 3) in their original position.
Slide the matching front frame reinforcement plates (Item 4) into the frame rails. The
three holes in the front frame reinforcement plate, in the frame, in the front mounting
plate and in the inner bumper bracket on each side should all align. Use six ½” x 2”
long bolts, twelve ½” washers, and six ½” nuts (Item 5) to fasten all parts in place.
3.
Remove and discard the clip-on nuts from the original Dodge outer bumper brackets
(Item 6). Position the outer bumper brackets in their original position. Slide the
matching front frame reinforcement plates (Item 7) into the frame rails. The two
holes in the front frame reinforcement plate, in the frame rail, in the front mounting
plate and in the outer bumper bracket on each side should all align. Use four ½” x 2”
long bolts, eight ½” washers, and four ½” nuts (Item 8) to fasten all parts in place.
4.
Ensure the front mounting plates are seated against the bottom of the frame and
aligned with each other. Torque all ½” fasteners to 100 ft-lbs.
5.
Modify the front bumper as required so that it can be re-installed with the mounting
plates in place.
6.
Re-install the front bumper using the original Dodge fasteners. Level the bumper and
torque the original fasteners to Dodge specifications.