Repair Instructions

SD60M TRICLOPS Repair Kit
If the wheelsets happen to fall out while working on this
repair, note that they are not universal. The axles can
have two different ends variations, one is blunt, the other
is tapered to a needle-point. The needle-point axles are
where the rotating bearing caps are attached. Examine
both truck sideframes and identify which locations need
the blunt versus needle point axles.
The cover is directional and will only fit one way. The
rounded end will face the outside of the locomotive while
the squared off end will face the inside towards the fuel
tank.
Gently squeeze the left and right sideframes together
while installing the improved bottom gear cover.
Press the bottom gear cover onto the gear box housing.
You should hear ‘clicks’ as the tabs engage. Check to
make sure all clips engaged. Sometimes it requires using
your pointed instrument to seat the clip over the peg on
the gear box housing.
Needle and Blunt
axle ends
Squeeze
Push listening
for clicks
Square and
rounded ends
Slot out of position
If you didn’t squeeze the sideframes together while
pushing the bottom gear cover on, the sideframe
retaining slot can be outside the “window” that the bottom
gear cover peg is designed to engage.
Test to make sure the bottom gear cover fully engaged
and secured the side frames by using your pointed
instrument. Try to move the sideframes away from the
gear box housing by the square attachment point. There
should be no movement. If the side frame moves, then
there was a problem with the install of the bottom gear
cover and you’ll have to remove it and try again.