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MAINTENANCE
WEAR
Rubber dampers (Stabilizing arms)
Check wear and damage on rubber dampers
mounted on the stabilizing arms. Replace them if
they show cracks or are excessively worn or
deformed. See Figure 28.
CAUTION: Improperly adjusted Track systems can
deform and damage the rubber dampers as well as
impair proper operation.
Figure 28
Anti-rotation
Verify wear on Stabilizing arm ball joint to make
sure that it is not seized or too loose. Figure 29.
CAUTION: A damaged ball joint can impede Track
System adjustments and result in damages to the
Track System and to the vehicle if not replaced.
Figure 29
NOTE: For maximum durability of rod end,
disassemble rod end assembly and rotate
ball in its seat to distribute lubricant.
Track
Wear of external profile impacts track
performance directly. Important wear on profiles
means less traction. Replace track if you notice a
significant loss of performance. Verify internal and
external rolling path, profiles, and driving lugs.
Presence of tears, perforations or delamination in
these places can render the Track system
inoperable. Replace track to prevent failure risks.
CAUTION: Too much wear could cause damage to
the Wheels and to the Track guide.
Figure 30
Wheels
(Ø202mm & Ø134mm)
Verify wear on wheels, especially on interior
guidance strip. Replace wheels also if rolling
band narrows to a width of 24 mm or less -- (29
mm when new). Figure 31.
CAUTION: A wheel that is excessively worn will
not offer enough support for track guidance.
Figure 31
