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Procedure to Update the Rear Suspension Link Mounts on Certain 793F Off-Highway Trucks
{0679, 3260, 7200, 7230} (M0075788-02)
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Reference: Special Instruction, REHS4439, "High-Voltage Isolation Procedure for Welding on a
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Large Off-Highway Electric Drive Truck"
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The suspension links can oscillate over during operation and allow for dirt ingress into the link
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bearing. Link bearings can experience contamination damage and lubrication port clogging.
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Root Cause:
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Excessive link oscillation results in loss of sealing capability.
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Resolution:
Install brackets with non-metallic pads onto the rear axle housing to limit the movement allowed of
the link.
This Special Instruction contains the procedure to install brackets with non-metallic pads onto the
rear axle housing to limit the movement allowed to the link.
Note: Do not perform any procedure in this Special Instruction until you have read the information
and you understand the information.
Safety Section
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The rear axle housing that contains the electric drive traction
motors
The generator
The retarding resistor grid, the grid blower motor and the
grid system cabling
NOTICE
To prevent damage to components, the power train high-voltage
system must be shorted to the cabinet ground before welding
anywhere on the truck.
NOTICE
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during
performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting, and
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Note: Personal breathing protection should be worn by the personnel that are welding. Personal
breathing protection will prevent fumes from entering the lungs of the person that is welding. Use a
237-5181 Respirator for breathing protection.
Qualifications
Welders must be qualified for the appropriate type of weld that is being performed. Welders must be
qualified for the appropriate position of weld that is being performed. Welders must be qualified for
the welding process that is being utilized: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Flux Cored Arc
Welding (FCAW). Refer to Specification ANSI/AWS D1.1 for information that regards qualification
requirements. The welders must have used the process at some time within the last 6 months. The
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welders must complete the process of certification if the welders have not used the welding
processes for 6 months.
1. Turn off the engine. Put the key start switch in the OFF position.
2. If the machine has a battery disconnect switch, open the switch. If the machine does not have a
battery disconnect switch, disconnect the negative battery cable at the battery.
3. Attach the clamp for the ground cable as close as possible to the area that is being welded.
This process will reduce the likelihood of damage from the welding current to the following
components: bearings, hydraulic components, and electrical components. DO NOT weld
plates to the frame for grounding/clamping purposes. Use existing blocks, brackets,
bosses, and so on, to attach the clamp.
Note: Do NOT use electrical components as a ground point for the welder. Do NOT use ground
points for electronic components as a ground point for the welder.
4. Protect the wiring harnesses and machine surfaces from sparks and welding spatter.
Area Preparation
The area to be welded shall be clean, dry, and free of the following contaminants:
Oil
Grease
Paint
Dirt
Rust
All welding shall be conducted on base material heated and maintained at a minimum temperature
of 15.6° C (60° F).
Note: Heating instructions (preheat, interpass, and postheat) for any specific repair shall override
the minimum 15.6° C (60° F) requirement.
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Note: Heat distortion of the base metal is possible when you weld. Avoid excessive heating of the
base metal.
Table 1
The table that follows show the recommended parameter range for out of position welding in the
field for flux cored welding electrode diameter.
Table 2
Welding Current for Flux Cored Welding Electrode that Is 1.2 mm (0.045 inch)
Note: The settings listed above are recommendations based on experience from welding in the
horizontal, vertical-up, and overhead positions. Slight changes in the voltage and amperage may be
necessary due to welding position and various formulations by different electrode manufacturers.
The use of higher parameters than specified for welding in the flat position is acceptable.
Use a polarity setting of DC reverse polarity. Remove the slag after each welding pass. The fast
freezing characteristics of flux cored welding electrode increases the possibility of evolving gas that
is trapped in the weld. Control the size of the weld to reduce the possibility of evolving gas that is
trapped in the weld. The maximum size weld per pass shall be equivalent to that of a 8.0 mm
(.32 inch) fillet weld.
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Table 3
Low hydrogen electrodes must be stored in an electrode oven at 120 °C (250 °F) when not in use. If
low hydrogen electrodes get damp, scrap the low hydrogen electrodes or recondition the low
hydrogen electrodes to the manufacturer's specifications.
The table that follows shows the settings for the welding current based on electrode diameter.
Table 4
Use a polarity setting of DC reverse polarity. Remove the slag after each pass of the welding
electrode. The width of the weld shall not exceed two times the electrode diameter.
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202 -0008
402, 4021 (0.040 inch)
Penetration
Maximum Allowed Total Length
3
10% of Weld Length
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Undercut From Plate Surface - Any 0.5 mm (0.020 inch)
5014, 5015
Length
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Any Length
Weld Face Width 5 mm
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1 mm (0.040 inch)
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(0.20 inch) or Less
Weld Face Width Over 5 mm
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Excess Weld Metal
- Groove Weld
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502 Weld Face Width Over 10 mm
Reinforcement (0.40 inch) But Less Than 2 mm (0.080 inch)
(Convexity)
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Weld Face Width Over 20 mm
(0.80 inch) But Less Than
30 mm (1.20 inch)
3 mm (0.120 inch)
Other
Maximum Undersize 1 mm (0.040 inch)
10% of Total Weld
Length If At Least 10%
of Total Weld Length is
at Least 1 mm
Maximum Length of Undersize
(0.040 inch) Over
Weld
Nominal Size,
Otherwise, No
Undersize Length is
Permitted
Applies to Either Weld Leg
Measured Independent of the --
Other
+25% (max 3 mm
Maximum Oversize
(0.120 inch))
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3. Use dye penetrant (PT) or magnetic particle (MT) to identify the extent and/or length of the
necessary repair.
5. Ensure that the base material is at a minimum temperature between 125° C (257° F) and
300° C (572° F) maximum. Welding of attachments (such as blocks and tank mounts) to
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the inside/outside window plates and subsequent TIG dressing can be completed at
20° C (68° F) is maintained throughout the entire welding procedure.
Note: The use of heating elements (such as a flexible ceramic pad) is the best method
for pre-heat and inter-pass temperature control. If utilizing a gas torch, wait 1 minute
after removing the heat source before measuring the base metal temperature.
6. The crack (and sound metal 50 mm (2.00 inch) beyond each end of the crack) shall be
removed by gouging and/or grinding. Caution shall be used to avoid excessive removal of the
surrounding base material. Areas that are gouged by air carbon arc torch shall be later ground
and cleaned prior to welding to remove all carbon absorption or contamination. Gouged areas
requiring rewelding shall have a root radius of not less than 5 mm (0.20 inch) and a Single V -
60 degree included angle joint preparation to allow the welder reasonable access to reinstate
the weld.
7. Use PT or MT to inspect the gouged and ground area to ensure that the crack has been
removed before welding commences.
8. Repair the prepared groove utilizing the recommendations provided in the "Welding Electrodes
and Parameters" Section in this Special Instruction.
Stagger weld starts and stops when completing multi-pass fillet welds and groove welds
9. Clean the weld area. Inspect the area that was welded. All weld quality shall conform to the
criteria specified in the "Weld Inspection and Acceptance Criteria" section in this Special
Instruction.
Required Parts
Table 6
Required Parts
Item Qty Part Number Description
1 2 278-3446 Pin (After Failure Only)
2 2 294-9704 Bearing (After Failure Only)
3 2 299-3203 Bearing-Special (After Failure Only)
4 2 302-1372 Plate (After Failure Only)
5 2 303-0349 Plate (After Failure Only)
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6 4 463-1901 Bracket As
7 4 6C-6739 Block
8 8 8T-4779 Bolt-Hex Head
9 8 9X-8257 Washer-Hard
Illustration 1 g06124779
Rear axle housing
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Illustration 2 g06124785
View A-A
Illustration 3 g06124801
View B-B Lower Link Mount
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Illustration 4 g06124803
(C) 32 mm (1.3 inch)
(D) 32 mm (1.3 inch)
(1) 6C-6739 Block
2. Lightly grind top of link mounts to remove paint and provide a smooth, even surface to weld
blocks (1). Blocks are to be added to the lower link mounts only as shown in Illustration 3.
3. Place two blocks (1) on top of link mount, and locate 32 mm (1.3 inch) from inner machined
surface of rear axle linkage boss.
Note: Make sure that thread holes of the block (1) should be facing upward.
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Illustration 5 g06124806
(F) 12.0 mm (0.47 inch)
(G) 12.0 mm (0.47 inch)
(1) 6C-6739 Block
4. Locate block (1) approximately 12.0 mm (0.47 inch) from inside face (H) of link mounts at
nominal casting profile. Use as reference only as the casting variation on the inside ears can
vary several mm.
Illustration 6 g06124811
(J) 15.0 mm (0.59 inch)
5. Locate 6C-6739 Blocks (1) with edge (J) 15.0 mm (0.59 inch) from the center line of the link
bore.
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Illustration 7 g06124812
View of Lower Link Mount
(W1) 5.0 mm (0.20 inch) Fillet Weld all around blocks (1)
( 1) 6C-6739 Block
6. Weld blocks (1) on both sides as shown in Illustration 7.
Note: Ensure that the base material is at a minimum temperature between 125° C (257° F) and
300° C (572° F) maximum. TIG dressing is not required.
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7. Align 6C-6739 Block (1) as parallel as possible to the center line of the link bores on the top.
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(2) 463-1901 Bracket As
(3) 9X-8257 Washer
(4) 8T-4779 Bolt
8. Hold the links vertically, secure the 463-1901 Bracket As (2) onto blocks (1) using two 9X-8257
Washer (3) and 8T-4779 Bolts (4).
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PSP
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Illustration 10
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(K) 2.0 mm (0.08 inch)
(L) 2.0 mm (0.08 inch)
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10. Maintain 2.0 mm (0.08 inch) gap approximately between the link and the brackets on both sides
of the link after tightening the bolts (4).
Potential Interference
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Due to casting tolerances associated with the rear axle housing, a potential for interference can
exist between the bracket and the housing. If this condition exists, add a chamfer to the bracket as
shown in image 11.
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