Hale RSD - Manual (Page 71)

71 Section 6: Corrective Maintenance
Hale Products, Inc., Nov.2005, Rev.-A
Co rr ec tive M ain te n an ce
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6. It is recommended to replace O-ring seals and gaskets to avoid unnec-
essary downtime later.
7. Replace any hardware that shows signs of excessive wear.
Bearings
Bearings should be inspected whenever the parts are disassembled and
must always be replaced in matching sets by manufacturer.
IMPORTANT !
WHEN REPLACING BEARINGS, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU DO NOT INTER-
CHANGE BEARING MANUFACTURER’S COMPONENTS. THE BEARING RACE
AND CONE MUST ALWAYS BE REPLACED IN MATCHING SETS, AS SUP-
PLIED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
❑ Bearings and other components should be cleaned using only recom-
mended solvents.
❑ Inspect bearings for wear, pitting, and damage.
Tools Required
❑ Lifting gear-lever hoist or chain hoist, and short choker
❑ Ball peen hammer
❑ Center punch
❑ Drift punch
❑ Allen wrenches
❑ Strap wrench
❑ Snap ring pliers
❑ Pry bars (2)
❑ Ratchets and wrenches for disassembly
❑ Torque wrench capable of 40, 65, and 135 ft.-lbs. (54, 88, and 183 N-m)
❑ Pan (to collect drip oil)
❑ Disposable rags