UNDERCARRIAGE / Center Joint REMOVE AND INSTALL CENTER JOINT IMPORTANT: Release any pressure in the hydraulic oil tank before doing any work. (Refer to BLEED AIR FROM HYDRAULIC OIL TANK on W1-4-1.) Removal 1. Attach an identification tag to all the hoses of center joint (3) for reassembling. Remove all hoses and adapters from center joint (3). Cap all the hoses. 2 1 : 17mm, 27mm, 41 mm 2. Remove bolts (2) (2 used) from center joint (3). Remove lock plate (1). : 22 mm CAUTION: Center joint (3) weight: 26.5 kg (58 lb) 3. Install eyebolt to center joint (3). Attach a wire rope. Hoist center joint (3) and take up the slack of wire rope. Remove bolts (4) (4 used).
Slowly lower and remove center joint (3). W1V1-03-03-001 3 : 19 mm W178-02-11-238 W3-3-1 4