Dodge PARA-FLEX GTL User Manual
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Section 4 – Flexible Element Installation
(1) If flanges are being re-used, clean flange mounting area as well as flexible element seats with a solvent, such as Xylene (Xylol), to remove
grease, oil, and dirt from surfaces. A diluted soapy water solution may be applied to aid with element installation.
(2) Loosen clamp ring nut so the element toe can seat within the clamp ring faces. Wrap flexible element around flanges as shown. Make sure the toe
of the element is fully worked down into the flange and seats on the hub. To ensure proper seating, rap around the tire’s outside diameter with a
small mallet until split is closed. Make sure element is evenly centered on the flanges.
(3) Hold split closed and tighten clamp ring nuts by hand. Using both hands, knead the tire pulling it toward the split and tighten clamp ring nuts
further to hand-tight.
(4) Tighten hex-head micro-mount screws to the torque shown in Table 6.
NOTE: The bottom of the hex-head cap screws should compress the lockwasher beneath the head. If the lockwasher is not compressed then the
locknuts should be loosened 1/8 turn. To accomplish this, loosen hex-head cap screws and rotate locknut(s) 1/8 turn in the counterclockwise
direction. Repeat item 4 above.
Table 6
Micro-mount Screw
Size Size Torque
50
M6 x 18mm
130 in-lbs
60
1/4-20 x 7/8
140 in-lbs
80
5/16-18 x 1-1/8
290 in-lbs
Section 4a – Flexible Element Replacement
(1) Loosen hex-head micro mount screws.
(2) Loosen clamp ring nuts by rotating counter clockwise.
(3) Grasp one end of flexible element at the split and peel it off the flanges.
(4) Clean clamping parts with a solvent, such as Xylene (Xylol), to remove grease, oil, wax and dirt from surfaces.
(5) Realign coupling and install new flexible element according to Section 4.
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