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Swing ring gear inner seal, 492 Service Information 3/9/2022 1
replacing
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EXC, EC480D L [GB]

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Swing ring gear inner seal, replacing

Op nbr 492-032

Total procedure time (hr): 9.00

WARNING
Risk of crushing injury.

The hydraulic system could respond slowly at low temperatures and could cause unexpected machine movements.

Operate carefully until the hydraulic system has reached operating temperature.

1. Remove the superstructure. See Superstructure, removing.

A number is wire rope (cable) (1), superstructure (2) and undercarriage (3).

Figure 1
Removal, superstructure

2. Remove the inner seal attached to the machine with a (-) screwdriver.
 Figure 2
Removal, inner seal

1. Inner seal
2. Inner race
3. Outer race

3. Remove the impurities (grease, dirt, etc.) around seal groove and clean seal groove.
Clean the seal groove and around seal groove with cleaning solvent on a soft pad.
Finally clean the seal groove and around seal groove with a dry pad.

4. Clean the new seal surface with a clean pad.

5. Install seal with seal lip against outer race. Start about 76 mm (3 inch) from end of seal using a blunt instrument to force
seal into groove. Push seal in direction of portion already installed to avoid stretching.
Before bringing ends of seal together, cut off excess length.

Figure 3
Cut, seal

6. Apply adhesive to both ends of seal. Push ends into seal groove making sure they come together.
 Figure 4
Applying, adhesive (A), Seal (B)

7. Install the superstructure. See Superstructure, installing.