18MRH-X242A Axle Service Manual
18MRH-X242A Axle Service Manual
18MRH-X242A Axle Service Manual
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880×1230 mm 16# 18pieces
1st Edition in 2014. 6 1st Print
Contents
Foreword ........................................................................................................................................................... 1
1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................... 1
3 Removal and refitting of drive axle and balance box assembly .......................................................... 13
4.2Lubrication ................................................................................................................................................. 49
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Foreword
The Service Manual introduces the grader drive axle removal and assembling process and offers the
drive axle service process technology and standard requirements, which can help the service personnel
understand the drive axle removal and assembling methods more profoundly as well as leading the
The service manual consists of four parts, wherein Part I specifies the safety precautions during repair of
the grader drive axle, the meaning of symbols in this Manual, as well as the tightening torque of common
thread, etc.; Part II specifies the parameters of the grader drive axle and the working principles of the
assembly components; Part III specifies the removal and refitting procedures of the grader drive axle;
Part IV specifies the routine maintenance and repair precautions during operation of the grader drive
axle.
Attention
Due to product improvements, relevant parts in the Service Manual will be subject to change
without further notice. For the newest data and information, please consult with or get them from
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1 Introduction
The maintenance and repair is very important for a safe vehicle operation. The Manual mainly
describes the correct removal and assembling technology of the grader drive axle.
To avoid personal injuries, will be made as the safety mark in the Manual. The precautions with
shall be paid high attention to. In case of potential dangers, it is recommended to consider the own
safety first of all, and then consider taking necessary safety measures.
Safety Tips
During assembling and removal, wrong operation method will lead to parts damages, service life
shortening, service performance deterioration, and other unsafe factors. Accordingly, when assembling
1. All parameters, figures and relevant content in the Manual are applicable for the standard equipped
product. For derivative product, please consult with us or refer to relevant materials.
2. In the repair workshop, the places special for assembling and removal operation and storing removed
parts shall be prepared, and the corresponding tools and parts shall be placed in a proper site. In
addition, the working area shall be kept clean, which shall be free from oil dirt and pollutants. Smoking is
only allowed in the specified place; smoking is not allowed during operation, and corresponding fire
3. The welding operation can only be conducted by the trained personnel with welding experience.
During welding, welding gloves, retainer, goggles, work cap and other work clothes applicable for
welding operation.
4. Before removing the grader drive axle, it is necessary to clean pollutants on the surface of the drive
5. During operation, it is necessary to wear safety boots and safety helmet. It is not allowed to wear
unqualified work clothes; it is necessary to fasten buttons of the work clothes. When knocking the parts
6. The gasoline, kerosene and water-based oil stain cleaning agent can be used to clean the removed
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parts.
7. When applying the traveling crane or other hoisting equipment, check relevant spreader for damages
first of all, and such hoisting equipment with sufficient hoisting capacity shall be used. During hoisting,
the appointed hoisting position shall be used for slow hoisting, so as to avoid parts collision. It is not
8. In case of simultaneous operation with two or more persons, they shall reach an agreement in the
9. It is necessary to properly keep all tools and be familiar with their application methods.
10. In case of alignment of two holes, it is forbidden to insert hands and fingers. For parts to be directly
assembled by hand, it is necessary to pay attention that the gripping position is free from squeezing
danger.
11. It is necessary to test the removed parts; the parts whose application performance is affected shall
13. When assembling the oil seal and seal ring through the keyway, screw hole and step, it is necessary
14. When assembling the parts, the applied tools shall match with the thread fastener, so as to avoid
damages.
15. When screwing down the connector body and screw plug, it is not allowed to use pneumatic wrench
and other similar tightening tools. It is necessary to screw them down by hand and then with the torque
16. When draining out fluid in the balance box, it is necessary to slowly screw off the oil drain plug, so as
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Table 1-1
operation.
Safety
Special attention shall be given to the safety in case of
operation posture.
Oil and water Fill the engine oil, water and fuel with certain capacity.
Draining The place needing oil or water draining and draining capacity.
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The grader drive axle, a main component of the chassis transmission system, mostly plays a role in
increasing the torque transferred from the engine, and then distributing the changed torque to the left
and right drive wheels, thus providing the wheels on both sides with the differential function. Meanwhile,
the drive axles are also subjected to various forces coming from the road and the frame.
The rear drive assembly of the grader, a three-section drive axle, has a main drive axle equipped with a
no-spin differential, swinging balance box with an oscillating angle of ± 15°, a heavy-duty roller chain for
transmission, and the wheel drum brake. The final ratio is 3.7, the wheel reduction ratio is 3.26, the
balance box reduction ratio is 1.474, the total reduction ratio is 17.779, and the GL-5 85W-90 gear oil is
See Fig. 2-1 and Fig. 2-2 for the working principle and the structure of the drive axle respectively.
Fig. 2-1
1. Balance box assembly 2.Main drive assembly 3.Differential assembly 4. Wheel reducer
assembly
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2 3 4 5 6 7
23
22
21
9 8
11 10
20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12
Fig. 2-2
Table 2-1
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The final drive assembly consists of main drive pair, differential and input flange. The differential, a no-
rotation differential, is also called no-spin differential, of which the working principle is that when the
vehicle runs along a non-straight line, the outer wheel will rotate at a speed higher than that of the inner
wheel under the dragging of the ground, at this time, the outer driven ring will disengage from the driving
ring, and produce a relative rotation with the driving ring, and the central ring will make a synchronous
rotation with the driving ring due to the limit from the inner driven ring meshing gear, resulting in a
relative movement between the central ring and the outer driven ring. In this case, the outer driven ring
gear will rise along the central ring gear surface until it disengages from the central ring and the driving
ring, causing rapid differential of the outer driven ring which is not driven by the driving ring but the
ground dragging. At this time, the moving ring attached with the outer driven ring will rise together with
the outer driven ring, of which the raised bump just rise to the central ring support plane, preventing the
outer driven ring and the driving ring gear from being engaged caused by the falling of the outer driven
ring due to the thrust of the conical spring. The moving ring not only maintains the separation state, but
also eliminates the friction loss and noise due to contact between the driving and driven ring gears and
the gear, in this case, the normal engagement between the inner driven ring and the driving ring occurs
to transmit normal torque. When the vehicle runs along a straight line, the ground dragging force driving
the outer driven ring to rotate will fast loss, so the driven ring will soon fall to be engaged with the driving
ring under the thrust of the conical spring, thereby restoring the driving ring drive for torque transmission.
When the wheels on one side are on the ice surface, water ground or off ground, the wheels on the other
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side still transmit 100% original torque, thus ensuring that the grader has excellent off-road performance.
Such conversions, performance guarantees are done automatically, and no driver’s manipulation is
required, so it has a better performance than ordinary bevel gear differential. The structure is shown in
Fig. 2-3.
Fig. 2-3
Table 2-2
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The wheel reducer assembly is provided with cylinder gear planetary drive for inputting the differential
power from the axle shaft spline to the sun gear, and the fixed planetary carrier outputs the power
through the gear ring to drive the double-chain sprocket shaft, thus transferring power to the
double-chain sprocket of the balance box. The structure is shown in Fig. 2-4.
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Fig. 2-4
Table 2-3
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The G9190grader is equipped with drum brake balance boxes, swinging balance boxes driven by the
front and rear heavy chains in series, on both sides of the rear frame respectively, and the boxes are
supported to the supporting device housing of the rear axle by copper bush in the middle of the box,
laterally positioned by double row spherical roller bearings on the outer surface of the cover panel, with a
forward and backward swinging angle of 15°. This grader not only features good off-road performance,
but also can improve the road surface evenness accuracy. The sprocket shaft has a simply supported
beam structure with good support rigidity, so it is able to meet different application requirements for the
In the balance box, the double-chain sprocket transfers the power to the front/rear drive sprocket through
the roller chain, and then to all wheels through the front/rear sprocket to achieve forward and backward
running of the grader. The roller chain can be tensioned and adjusted by rotating the eccentric bearing
seat.(See “Operation, Maintenance and Repair of Drive Axle” for the adjustment method)
Fig. 2-5
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Table 2-4
S/N Name S/N Name
1 Plug screw 25 Cover
2 Combination washer 26 Washer
3 Balance box assembly 27 Bolt
4 Bearing 28 Double-chain sprocket
5 Sprocket & shaft assembly 29 Roller chain
6 Oil seal 30 Bearing seat
7 O-RING 31 Bearing
8 Connecting plate 32 Adjusting shim set
9 Washer 33 Pressure plate
10 Bearing 34 Cover
11 Oil seal 35 Bolt
12 Spacer bush 36 Bolt
13 Adjusting shim set 37 Screw
14 Oil seal seat 38 Washer
15 Ladder 39 Bolt
16 Bolt 40 Washer
17 Bolt 41 Bolt
18 O-ring 42 Breather plug
19 Bearing seat 43 Cover assembly
20 Washer 44 Plug screw
21 Bolt 45 Cover
22 Oil cup 46 Sprocket & shaft assembly
23 Support sleeve 47 Screw
24 O-ring
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CAUTION
Before removing the drive axle, park the grader on the
Fig. 3-6
1. Bracket
Fig. 3-7
1. Drive axle protective cover plate
2. Brake oil pipe protective plate
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Tire
Fig. 3-8
1. Tire
2. Rim nut
bracket.
CAUTION
pipe.
Fig. 3-10
1. Brake valve block
2. Brake oil pipe
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Fig. 3-11
1. Grease pipe
Fig. 3-12
1. Drain plug
8. Drain the drive axle oil.
CAUTION
tighten it.
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Fig. 3-14
1. Internal hexagon screw plug
2. Protective end cover
Fig. 3-15
1. Tightening screw
Fig. 3-16
1. Round nut
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drum.
1
Fig. 3-17
1. Screw
Brake drum
1
Fig. 3-18
1. Brake drum
two rim nuts, use the wrench to screw them into the
sprocket shaft.
1 2
Fig. 3-19
1. Splined hub
2. Screw extractor
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CAUTION
1
Fig. 3-21
1. Bolt
drum.
CAUTION
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1 2
Fig. 3-23
1. Observation window cover plate
2. Screw
1
Fig. 3-24
1. Roller chain
1
Fig. 3-25
1. Split pin
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roller chain.
1
Fig. 3-26
1. Chain unit
Fig. 3-27
CAUTION
1 2 3
Fig. 3-28
1. Thin shim
2. Thick shim
3. Bolt
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seat.
1
Fig. 3-29
1. Bolt
plate.
1
Fig. 3-30
1. Connecting plate
1
Fig. 3-31
1. Sprocket shaft
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assembly.
1
Fig. 3-32
1. Sprocket and connecting plate assembly
box.
1 2
Fig. 3-33
1. Cover plate
2. Bolt
1
Fig. 3-34
1. Chain unit
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1 2
Fig. 3-35
1. Bolt
2. End cover
1
Fig. 3-36
1. Grease
31. Remove the bolts for the pressure plate and the
pressure plate.
1 2
Fig. 3-37
1. Bolt
2. Pressure plate
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32. Remove the bolts for the bearing seat and the
holes.
1
Fig. 3-38
1. Bolt
bearing seat.
1
Fig. 3-39
1. Cover parting bolt
CAUTION
CAUTION
1 2
While using the cover parting bolt, always screw it
Fig. 3-40
1. Bearing seat in from two sides evenly to prevent the thread and
2. Bearing
the fitting end face from being damaged .
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double-chain sprocket.
1
Fig. 3-41
1. Bolt
1
Fig. 3-42
1. Double-chain sprocket
Balance box
the axle.
CAUTION
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Balance box
1 2
Fig. 3-44
1. Balance box
2. Copper rod
Balance box
1
Fig. 3-45
1. Right balance box
Box”.
1
Fig. 3-46
1. Left balance box
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CAUTION
parting bolts.
1
Fig. 3-49
1. Wheel reducer assembly
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double-chain sprocket
CAUTION
46. Use the circle plier to take down the axle shaft
circle.
1
Fig. 3-51
1. Circlip
gasket.
1 2
Fig. 3-52
1. Adjusting gasket
2. Baffle plate
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48. Take down the sun gear and the axle shaft.
1 2
Fig. 3-53
1. Sun gear
2. Axle shaft
Planetary carrier
CAUTION
Assembly”.
Fig. 3-55
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drive.
CAUTION
1
Fig. 3-56
1. Final drive input flange
CAUTION
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CAUTION
required;
CAUTION
CAUTION
The dial indicator stand should be fastened to the
1 2
Fig. 3-59 drive axle housing and be kept relatively still to the
1. Dial indicator
housing to eliminate the error. The dial indicator
2. Driven spiral bevel gear
pointer should be kept perpendicular to the driven
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requirement.
CAUTION
To keep the preload for the adjusted bearing
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surfaces.
contact mark.
1 CAUTION
Fig. 3-61
1. Driven spiral bevel gear The meshing area should be close to the small end
area.
surfaces.
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CAUTION
gasket.
1
Fig. 3-62
1. Cleanser
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1
Fig. 3-63
1. Sealant
Planetary carrier
1
Fig. 3-64
1. Planetary carrier
CAUTION
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Fig. 3-66
1 2
Fig. 3-67
1. Axle shaft
2. Sun gear
1
Fig. 3-68
1. Circlip
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13. Clean the baffle plate hole for the axle shaft
end face.
1
Fig. 3-69
1. Cleanser
1
Fig. 3-70
1. Baffle plate
1 2
Fig. 3-71
1. Baffle plate
2. Adjusting washer
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assembly.
1
Fig. 3-72
1. Sun gear and axle shaft assembly
reducer assembly.
Fig. 3-73
respectively.
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Balance box
1 2
Fig. 3-75 CAUTION
1. Grease
Always install two new O-rings to the balance box.
2. O-ring
Do not reuse the removed O-ring.
1
Fig. 3-76
1. Double-chain sprocket
assembly.
CAUTION
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CAUTION
once.
1
Fig. 3-78
1. Eccentric bearing seat
sprocket.
1 2
Fig. 3-79
1. Roller chain
2. Sprocket
side.
1 2
Fig. 3-80
1. Double-chain sprocket
2. Roller chain
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Install the moveable chain unit into the roller chain, and
observation window.
1 2
Fig. 3-81
1. Moveable chain unit
2. Baffle plate
26. Use the split pin to fasten the chain unit baffle
plate.
1
Fig. 3-82
1. Split pin
threads respectively.
1 2
Fig. 3-83
1. Bearing
2. Bearing seat
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1
Fig. 3-84
1. Pressure plate
1 2
Fig. 3-85
1. Internal hexagon bolt
2. End cover
Rear Axle”.
1
Fig. 3-86
1. Roller chain
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CAUTION
1 2 3
Fig. 3-87
1. Thin shim
2. Thick shim
3. Bolt
1
Fig. 3-88
1. Bolt
CAUTION
1 2 3 4
Fig. 3-89
1. Bolt
2. Brake cylinder
3. Brake shoe
4. Return spring
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1
Fig. 3-90
1. Splined hub
1
Fig. 3-91
1. Bolt
screws.
Use the copper rod to gently tap the outer edge of the
1 2
Fig. 3-92
1. Tightening screw
2. Round nut
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1 2
Fig. 3-93
1. Bolt
2. Protective end cover
surface.
1 2
Fig. 3-94
1. Cover plate assembly
2. Bolt
surface.
1 2
Fig. 3-95
1. Bolt
2. Observation window cover plate
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plate.
CAUTION
1 2 3
Fig. 3-96
1. Brake valve block
2. Brake oil pipe
3. Bolt
1 2
Fig. 3-97
1. Grease pipe
2. Screw
1 2 3 4
Fig. 3-98
1. Bracket
2. Filler pipe
3. Hose clamp
4. Vent pipe
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1 2
Fig. 3-99
1. Brake oil pipe protective plate
2. Balance box protective plate
Tire
1 2
Fig. 3-100
1. Tire
2. Rim nut
45. Fill in the drive axle oil and the balance box oil.
CAUTION
The filler port for the balance box is located at the inner
1
Fig. 3-101 lower side of the balance box. Take the generating line
1. Axle filler port
below the filler port as the reference oil level, and the oil
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as the reference oil level for the final drive, and the oil
1
Fig. 3-107
1. Oil cup
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The normal functions of parts of the drive axle in use greatly depend on its reasonable operation,
maintenance and repair. To realize the proper operation, regular maintenance and simple repair by the
user, keep products in good technical conditions, extend their service life and provide better product
The M22x1.5 nuts with a tightening torque of 700 ~ 800N•m are adopted for the rim. When tightening a
set of rim nuts, pay attention to conducting the tightening in a symmetrical and uniform manner. In
normal operation, you should always check if the nuts are loose, and tighten them timely if necessary.
When using a spherical rim nut, check if the nut spherical surface matches with the rim, you should
ensure that they are fit for each other to make the secure connection.
4.2Lubrication
For the final drive and wheel reducer assembly, the part to be lubricated is located at the upper position
of the final drive, with an independent filler pipe, and the oil level holes on both sides of the left/right
balance box assembly are filler holes respectively. When filling, you should make sure that the axle is in
a horizontal position.
The recommended filling amount for the final drive and wheel reducer assembly is about 28L and for the
When conducting the on-site repair, you can take the oil level orifice lower generating line in the axle as a
benchmark to control the filling amount. A small amount of oil is allowed to overflow, and the lower oil
level shall be 8 mm below the oil level orifice lower generating line.
4.2.3The joints of balance box assembly and the planetary gear reducer assembly, and the
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4.3.1 Clean the oil dirt, mud and dust, especially for the breather plug to keep it smooth on a regular
basis. Check if the connecting parts are tightened, especially the final drive and wheel reducer and the
4.3.2Regularly check for oil leakage, if any, conduct the repair and troubleshooting timely. Check
lubricating oil level in the final drive and wheel reducer and the left/right balance box, if below the
specified level, promptly add oil to the level required to ensure proper operation. The first oil change shall
be done in the first month or after the initial running of 100 h; and the periodic oil change shall be done
4.3.3The joints of the balance box assembly and the wheel reducer assembly, and the lubricating
nipples of the balance box assembly shall be greased every three months.
4.4.1When removing and refitting the final drive assembly, you are required to check the
engagement area of gears by painting. The engagement area is required to be near the small end in the
longitudinal direction of the teeth, with the engaging prints≥ 1/2tooth length and located in the middle of
surface
Make the driven spiral bevel gear
move close to the driving spiral
bevel gear. If the backlash thus
becomes too small, move the
driving spiral bevel gear outward.
Make the driven spiral bevel gear
move away from the driving spiral
bevel gear. If the backlash thus
becomes too large, move the
driving spiral bevel gear inward.
Make the driving spiral bevel gear
move close to the driven spiral
bevel gear. If the backlash thus
becomes too small, move the
driven spiral bevel gear outward.
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4.4.2 The combination mode of “slotted nut&fastening bolt” is adopted for looseness prevention of
When refitting, the double-chain sprocket shall freely rotate by repairing and adjusting the adjusting ring,
ensuring the axial gap between the bearing and the wheel reducer housing being0.05 ~ 0.15mm, and
tightening the slotted nut to500 ~ 600N•m.Then install the fastening bolts and alternately and evenly
tighten two fastening bolts to 60 ~ 70N•m.Note:the fastening bolts shall not be higher than double-chain
4.4.3When replacing the needle roller in the wheel reducer planetary gear, you shall group all the
optional needle rollers, so the diameter difference of the needle rollers in the same group shall not be
greater than0.005 mm; the needle roller cylindricity shall be 0.003 mm; and the radial clearance between
the needle roller, gear inner hole and planetary gear shaft shall be0.015 ~ 0.030 mm.
4.4.4 After repairing the wheel reducer or replacing the axle shaft, ensure that the clearance
between the adjusting strut and the baffle plate is 1-2 mm.
4.4.5The brake works with a rated working pressure of 10 Mpa, max. working pressure of 15 Mpa
4.4.6After100h operation of the grader axle, do the first inspection for the chain tension, and tension
it if necessary; do the periodic inspection every 500h to check the tension of the chain, and tension it if
necessary.
Remove the two cover plates of the balance box, and support the balance box to make the wheel off
ground. If the chain slack of the loosened side is greater than 18 mm, re-tension the chain.
a. Support the balance box to make the wheel off ground and drain oil;
b. Remove the wheel, brake drum, brake shoe and other components;
c. Remove the bolts for the connecting plate and the eccentric bearing seat;
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d. Rotate the connecting plate and the eccentric bearing seat for same hole pitch in the same
Note: before removing the connecting plate and the eccentric bearing seat, make a mark at the original
position, so that the adjusted positions consistent with the original position. After the adjustment is
4.4.7During maintenance, use solvent to clean the parts applied with sealant. After drying, apply the
598 plane sealant with a thickness of about 1mm; clean the bolt and apply 262 thread sealant onto the
threaded end after drying, and tighten it to the required tightening torque.
4.4.8 All seals shall be replaced after being removed, and no reuse is allowed.
4.4.9 Check the brake lining thickness through the sight glass of the brake, and replace the brake
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