WIPLINE MODEL 8000 SERVICE MANUAL
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Metal Parts
For security of attachment, cracks, metal distortion, broken welds, corrosion, condition of paint, and
any other apparent damage.
Wiring
For security, chafing, burning, defective insulation, loose or broken terminals, corroded terminals.
Bolts in Critical Area
For corrosion, correct torque when installed, or when visual inspection indicates a need for a torque
check.
Nut torque should be applied depending on the hardware application, unless the torque is specified for a
certain joint in this manual or installation drawings.
**Tension Application
Nut-
Bolt Size
Torque Limits
In-lbs
Min.
Max.
8-36
12
15
10-32
20
25
1/4-28
50
70
5/16-24
100
140
3/8-24
160
190
7/16-20
450
500
1/2-20
480
690
9/16-18
800
1,000
5/8-18
1,100
1,300
3/4-16
2,300
2,500
7/8-14
2,500
3,000
1-14
3,700
4,500
1 1/8-12
5,000
7,000
1 1/4-12
9,000
11,000
**Shear Application
Nut-
Bolt Size
Torque Limits
In-lbs
Min.
Max.
8-36
7
9
10-32
12
15
1/4-28
30
40
5/16-24
60
85
3/8-24
95
110
7/16-20
270
300
1/2-20
290
410
9/16-18
480
600
5/8-18
600
780
3/4-16
1,300
1,500
7/8-14
1,500
1,800
1-14
2,200
3,300
1 1/8-12
3,000
4,200
1 1/4-12
5,400
6,600
**A Torque of 80% should be used when Tef-Gel is applied to the bolt.
Some additional general maintenance areas are as follows:
Nose and Main Gear Tracks
Clean and lubricate with a dry Teflon coating spray.
Joints
Spray all joints with light penetrating oil such as LPS 3 to ensure lubrication at all times.
Electrical Connections
Apply SP-400 SOFT SEAL or LPS 500 to all electrical connections to prevent corrosion.
Hydraulic Fluid
For use in all hydraulic systems, including brakes: MIL-H-5606.
