UNDERCARRIAGE / Track Adjuster REMOVE AND INSTALL TRACK ADJUSTER Before removing and installing the track adjuster, the tracks and the front idler must be removed first. For removal and installation of the tracks and front idler, refer to "Remove and Install Front Idler" (W3-5-1) and "Remove and Install track" (W3-7-1). In this section, the procedure starts on the premise that the tracks and front idler have already been removed. Removal CAUTION: Track adjuster (1) weight: 200 kg (440 lb) CAUTION: Track adjuster (1) may fly off due to the strong force when removing track adjuster (1). Do not stand in the same direction to track adjuster (1) or where the track adjuster(1) flies off.
Particularly, a strong force is always applied to the thread part of rod. If the rod and/or the threads are damaged, metal fragments under spring force may fly off. 1. Pry and remove track adjuster (1) from track frame (2) by using a pry bar. W157-03-04-003 W1V7-03-04-005 Installation CAUTION: Track adjuster (1) weight: 200 kg (440 lb) 1. Insert track adjuster (1) into spring guide (3) in track frame (2) as illustrated. At this time, check that the end of track adjuster (1) comes into contact with that of plate (4). W1V7-03-04-008 W3-4-1 2 1 2 3 2 4 3