140 Steel components of the basic machine Contents 140.1 Vehicle fame 140.2 14011 Articulation bearing (24 1386/26012° 140.2 14012 Aicultionock ==~=S*~*~*~<“‘“‘~*‘“‘=~*C*~S*S*S*S*S~*” L524 13557262127 140.3 524-1355 LIEBHERR 140-1Steel components of the basic machine Service manual Vehicle frame 140.1 Vehicle frame 140.1.1 Articulation bearing Valid for: L524-1355/26212-; 4 Layout Fig. 409: Articulation bearing 1. Front section 7 Bearing cover 2 Pressure flange 8 Radial seal 3° Bearing pin 9 Swivel bearing 4 Tensioner 10 Shim 8 Spacer 11 Rear section & Lubrication nipple The articulation bearing is fitted between the front section 4 and rear section 11. 2.4 Function The articulation bearing connects the front and rear sections. It allows the machine to be steered by articulating the vehicle frame to the left or right. The bearing has no play between the front and rear sections, The bearing is fastened by the bearing covers 7 bolted onto both sides. The bear- ing pins 3 are held firmly in place in the bearing holes of the rear and front sections by tensioners 4. The radial seals 8 protect the bearing points from dirt eon 140-2 LIEBHERR 24-1355Service manual Steel components of the basic machine Vehicle frame 140.1.2 Articulation lock Valid for: L524-1355/26212-; 1 Layout Fig, 410: Engaging the articulation lock 1 Split pin Articulation lock engaged 2 Bracket b Articulation lock released 3° Locking bar ‘The articulation lock is fitted between the front and rear sections, 2 Function ‘The articulation lock creates a rigid connection between the front and rear sections, Steering is no longer possible. This means the steering is blocked, for example, when transporting the machine or for maintenance, i i i EBHERR 140-3 524-1385,Steel components of the basic machine Service manual Vehicle frame 2 eon 140-4 LIEBHERR 24-1355