NoteArt no.Spare part no.EquipmentReplace if damaged.3HAB6432-1Needle bearingReplace if damaged.3HAB6279-1Support washerUsed to lubricate the bear-ings.3HAB3537-1Bearing greaseLoctite 2433HAB7116-1Locking liquidUsed for pressing new bear-ings into the rod, if replaced.3HAC023963-013Press sleeveContent is defined in sectionStandard tools on page 225.-Standard toolkitThese procedures includereferences to the tools re-quired.Other tools and pro-cedures may be re-quired. See refer-ences to these pro-cedures in the step-by-step instructionsbelow.Removal, upper rodThe procedure below details how to remove the upper rod of the linkage.NoteActionCheck especially that it is possible to re-move the lock nut at the link.Put the robot in a position where it is possibleto reach all parts that shall be removed.1DANGERTurn off all:• electric power supply• hydraulic pressure supply• air pressure supplyto the robot, before entering the robot work-ing area.2Remove the lock nuts and support washersholding the upper rod at each end.3Remove the upper rod.NoteThe support washers on the inside of the rodcan stick to the grease of the bearings whenthe rod is being removed.Remove them from the link arm!4Remove the support washers and the sealingrings.5Remove residual grease.6Continues on next page3HAC026048-001 Revision: E 151© Copyright 2006-2013 ABB. All rights reserved.4 Repair4.4.4 Replacement of linkage - upper rodContinued
