Service Information

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Slew ring gear, removal 492 Service Information 1/24/2022
Profile:
CEX, EW60C [GB]

Slew ring gear, removal

1. Remove superstructure.

Figure 1
Slew ring gear, lifting

C Lifting bracket (3 points)

D Screw and lock washer

2. Connect slew bearing to a hoist using lifting brackets (C).

3. Remove screws and lock washers and slew ring bearing (D).
4. Replace upper and lower seals as necessary.
5. Clean mating surfaces of slew bearing, superstructure, and under carriage.
NOTE!
The tooth marked with the letter “S” (A) is the starting and stopping point for the surface hardening process. The tooth
and the bearing loading plug (B) must be installed on the correct side of the machine so the wearing of slew bearing is
minimized.

Figure 2
Marks of starting and stopping
 A Gear tooth
B Filler plug

6. Install slew bearing on undercarriage so the tooth marked “S” or equivalent and bearing loading plug is the correct side
of machine as shown.
7. Install screws and lock washers. Tighten screws to specified torque.

 Tightening torque: 26.7 ± 2.7 kgf·m (193.1 ± 19.3 lbf·ft)

8. Apply Alvania EP #2 grease to slew bearing teeth and pinion gear.

Figure 3
Applying, grease

1. Outer race marked as “S” soft zone

2. Inner race marked as “S” soft zone
3. Slew motor