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5.
Assemble the components immediately to
permit the silicone gasket material to
compress evenly between the parts. Tighten
fasteners to the required torque value for that
size fastener. There is no special procedure or
additional torque value required.
6.
Wait 20 minutes before filling the assembly
with lubricant.
Features of Liquid Adhesives
The liquid adhesive sets at ambient temperature
and, being liquid, rapidly covers all the spaces
between the threads uniformly, obtaining a more
efficient and secure bond than the existing
conventional systems.
Disassemble Parts
Use approved mechanical procedures to take
apart components assembled with liquid
adhesive.
WARNING
To avoid damage to the heads of the fasteners,
do not use an impact wrench nor hit the fastener
with a hammer. If there is difficulty removing
fasteners from components, for instance, due to
rounding of the hex or because of the effort
required, reduce the resistance of the bond by
heating the head of the fastener to approximately
302°F (150°C), while trying to loosen it. This
procedure must be carried out slowly to prevent
thermal stresses to the other components.
Clean Threads and Holes
Carefully clean the dirt, oil, grease or moisture
from the threaded holes and from the fastener
threads. This must be done with trichlorethylene
or other chlorinated solvents.
Assemble Parts
Before beginning this operation, check the places
where the adhesive is to be applied as specified in
Section 5. If the assembly has fasteners that had
adhesive applied originally but were not removed
during the disassembly, check the torque value of
each fastener. Apply the minimum torque value
recommended by Meritor. If the fastener does not
turn, remove it and follow the procedure
described in this section.
Applying Liquid Adhesives
WARNING
Take care when you use Loctite to avoid serious
personal injury. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions to prevent irritation to the eyes
and skin.
1.
Apply the liquid adhesive so that it covers all
the spaces between the threads. In threaded
holes, apply 4 to 6 drops to the thread.
Figure 4.5
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When it is a closed hole:
Apply the liquid
adhesive to its thread. Do not apply
adhesive directly to the fastener threads.
Air pressure in the hole will push the
adhesive out and away from the mating
surfaces as the fastener is installed.
2.
Tighten all fasteners to the torque values
specified in Section 7.
Product
Type
Color
Setting Time
(Hours)
Loctite
271
Red
2
241
Blue
6
221
Violet
6
Three
Bond
1334
Red
6
1305
Green
6
1341
Blue
10
Figure 4.5