Hale Q Series Muscle - Manual (Page 172)

 Gearbox Maintenance
172 MUSCLE (Midship) Pumps Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
p/n: 029-0020-63-0
Inspection
1. Clean bearings and other components using parts cleaner.
2. Carefully inspect bearings and seals for signs of excessive wear.
The bearings, shims, and spacers are a matched set and must be replaced as a
unit. Order a new set using Hale p/n: 250-8310-00-0.
3. Obtain new components from Hale Products as appropriate.
Installation
1. Assemble the idler gear assembly by first installing the two retaining rings into the
idler gear using retaining ring pliers.
2. Next press the bearing cups into the idler gear.
3. Finish the assembly by installing the bearing spacer, shims, and cones.
4. Install the O-ring on the idler shaft.
5. With the gearbox housing horizontal, partially insert the idler shaft into the hous-
ing, and slide the idler gear assembly and spacer onto the shaft.
6. Apply Loctite 246 (or equal) to the 1/2-13 x 1-1/2” screw and brass washer.
Tighten screw to 75 ft.-lb. (102 N-m). This will pull the shaft into the housing.
7. Install the input shaft, KPS, tail shaft, and gearbox cover.