Repair Instructions

SD60M TRICLOPS Repair Kit

The Repair Process:

Before going any farther, know that sideways pressure on the truck sideframes WILL

cause the bearing caps to come off the axles.

Using your pointed instrument, pry the four bottom gear cover clips away from the

gear box housing assembly and remove bottom gear cover.

Begin by placing the locomotive upside down in your chosen support.

Prepare yourself and your work area for these to come

off. The caps can fly away quickly to never be found

again. We’ve included a couple extra bearing caps just in

case. Placing a small piece of masking tape over the

bearing caps can help capture and contain them.

This process can be frustrating because the clips like to re-

attach themselves as you attempt to remove each clip. For

this repair, the original bottom gear covers will be discarded,

so the easiest method to remove the bottom cover is to bend

or break the clips off. Using your pointed instrument, pry the

side of the clip away from the locomotive without concern for

keeping the piece intact. This is easier with tools like micro-

screwdrivers and dental picks. Toothpicks and skewers work

but expect to break the tips frequently.

When all four clips have been loosened/bent/broken, you can

gently pull up on the bottom gear cover. Using your pointed

instrument, you can also gently pry it away from the gear box

housing. This part can be thrown away.

Do not install the improved bottom gear cover yet.

Locations of 4

clips

Outer clips

Inner clips

Masking tape over

bearing caps