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D.
ASSEMBLE.
1.
ASSEMBLE TRACK IDLER ROLLER ASSEMBLY
COMPONENTS.
RH
and
LH
track
slides
are
not
interchangeable with each other. When
assembling track idler roller assemblies,
make sure that track slides are installed
in the correct locations.
a.
Refer to the illustration and layout the RH track
slide (7), LH track slide (18), and shaft (12) for
the track idler roller being assembled.
b.
Place LH track slide (18) on a flat work
surface.
c.
Press plain seal (17) in LH track slide (18).
Metallic side of plain seal must be fully seated
in track slide seal bore.
d.
Install lockwashers (15) onto hex head cap
screws (14).
Thread locking compound can cause
eye damage.
Wear
safety
goggles/glasses
when
using. Avoid contact with eyes. If
compound contacts eyes, flush eyes
with water and get immediate medical
attention.
e.
Apply thread locking compound (Item 13,
Appendix B) to threads of hex head cap
screws (14).
f.
Install idler shaft bracket (16) on LH track slide
(18) and secure with hex head cap screws
(14). Do not tighten at this time.
g.
Mate track idler roller (9) with assembled LH
track slide (18) and idler shaft bracket (16).
Have cribbing (8) in place to help support track
idler roller.
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