MTS SWIFT 30 Sensor - Manual (Page 78)

SWIFT 30 Sensors 78
Test Track Vehicle
Installing the Transducer
Attaching SWIFT Components to the Vehicle
Procedure
1. Remove the current wheel from the test vehicle.
2. Clean all surfaces of the vehicle tire(s) and the modified rim(s). It is critical
that all surfaces be free of stones, burrs, and grease. Use a mild detergent
such as dish soap.
Important It is imperative that the mounting surfaces of the transducer be
protected from getting scratched. Any wheel components and work
surfaces that might come in contact with the transducer must be
clean, smooth, and free of debris
Mount the tire(s) on the modified rim(s).
3. Wipe the unpainted mating surfaces of the modified rim and the transducer
with a clean dry cloth.
4. Attach the transducer to the modified wheel rim. Hand tighten the bolts.
If environmental conditions warrant, coat each fastener with Birchwood
Casey Sheath RB1 rust preventative (or equivalent).
Lubricate the threads and under the heads of all fasteners, using Molykote
g-n paste.
SWIFT 30 Fasteners
M10 X 1.5 mm
M8 X 1.25 mm
M5 X 0.8 mm
MTS modified M12 X 1.5 mm
or 1/2–20UNF inch lug nuts
*
* For threaded spindle applications, customer
supplied M12 or 1/2 in fasteners of
appropriate length and thread pitch are
required.