Specifications

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4.1.2.6 Release Springs and Torque Bars - Excessive wear
at the ends of the torque bars where the release
spring rides indicates excessive parallel misalignment.
4.1.2.7 Side Plates - Any wear on the backing plates will also
be reflected as elongation of the torque bar holes in
the side plates.
4.1.2.8 Contamination of Friction Shoes - Mild oil or grease
contamination may be removed with a solvent. Linings
which have become saturated must be replaced. Also,
linings that have been charred from excessive heat
must be replaced.
When using any solvent, always follow the
appropriate safety precautions.
4.1.2.9 Excessive Dust Accumulation - If dust becomes
packed in the backing plate cavities, a pressurized
enclosure should be considered. Excessive accumula-
tions will prevent complete shoe retraction.
4.2 Removal of Element Assembly and
Drum (Narrow, Dual Narrow and Sin-
gle Wide)
Prior to removal of the clutch or brake, make
sure the machinery is in, and will remain in a
safe condition.
4.2.1 Match mark the element to the spider and the drum to
the drum hub.
4.2.2 Disconnect the element from the spider and allow it to
rest on the drum.
4.2.3 Connect an overhead support to the element and
apply enough tension to support the weight of the ele-
ment and drum.
4.2.4 Remove the fasteners attaching the drum to the drum
hub and hoist the element/drum out from between the
shafts.
Use extreme care when disconnecting the
drum from the hub. Shear points exist at the
mounting holes.
4.3 Removal of Element Assemblies and
Drums (Dual Wide)
4.3.1 Match mark the element assemblies to each other and
to the spider. Also, match mark the drums to each
other and to the drum hub.
4.3.2 Disconnect the dual element from the spider and allow
it to rest on the drums. Remove the air connection
tubes.
4.3.3 Remove the fasteners and spacers attaching the ele-
ment halves together.
4.3.4 Attach an overhead support to the spiderside element
and apply enough tension to support the weight of the
element half and one of the drums.
4.3.5 Remove the through bolts and nuts attaching the
drums to the drum hub. DO NOT REMOVE THE
SHORT SCREWS AND LOCKWASHERS WHICH
HOLD THE FEMALE DRUM ONTO THE DRUM HUB.
Carefully hoist the spider side element and drum out
from between the shafts.
4.3.6 Attach an overhead support to the remaining element
and apply enough tension to support the weight of the
element and drum.
4.3.7 Remove the short screws and lockwashers holding
the drum onto the drum hub and carefully hoist the
element and drum out from between the shafts.
Use extreme care when disconnecting the
drums from the drum hub. Shear points exist
at the mounting holes.
4.4 Removal of Spider and Drum Hub
4.4.1 Puller holes are provided for removal. It will usually
require heating along with the puller. When heating,
heat uniformly to prevent hot spots.