50 Series Mechanical Handouts.

5O SERIES MECHANICAL
BALLS AND CAPS JOINTS
Theory of Operation
Component Description
Circuit Description
Setting & Adjustments
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Ball and socket joints
Theory of Operation
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BALL AND SOCKET COMPONENTS

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Component
The Ball
The Lip Seal
The Liner
The Socket Cap
The Bolt
The Spacer Plate
The Shims
The Socket
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The Ball
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L950
D950
L1150
L1350
L1850
L2350
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The Ball
BALL IS MACHINED
THRU HOLE DRILLED FOR LUBRICATION
CASE HARDENED BALL FOR WEAR
HARDENED SURFACE ENDS AT NECK TO ALLOW WELD ABILITY OF BALL BASE
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THE SOCKET
The Socket is the stationary portion of the joint that is welded solid to the
machine or structure.
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The Socket Cap

The socket cap is the portion of the joint that bolts to
the socket and captures the ball into the joint.
BALL CAP WEIGHT (*Approximate)
LOADER
LIFT ARM
HOIST
CYLINDER
MIDDLE PIVOT
REAR AXLE
PIVOT
D-950
L-950
L-1150
L-1350
N/A
275 lbs
275 lbs
275 lbs.
610 lbs.
610 lbs.
N/A
140 lbs
140 lbs
202 lbs.
250 lbs.
389 lbs.
210 lbs.
210 lbs.
210 lbs.
309 lbs.
309 lbs.
309 lbs.
202 lbs.
202 lbs.
202 lbs.
202 lbs.
202 lbs.
202 lbs.
L-1850
L-2350
g
are onlyy approximate
pp
and p
provided as a g
guide for determining
g p
proper
p lifting
g
These weights
procedures and equipment. In all cases, adequate equipment should be used to provide a good
safety margin.
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THE LINER
Consists of two semi-spherical

p
halves
that fit in the socket and cap.
Made of nickel-aluminum-bronze.
Provides a low friction, high output load

carrying capacity.
Grooved to allow grease to flow
between liner surface and ball.
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THE SPACER
The spacer serves two purposes:
The spacer is constructed of A-36

allow.
One -- is to complete the sphere of the cap and socket.

Two -- locks the liner halves into the socket and cap and prevents them from
rotating in the joint.
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THE SHIMS
The purpose of the shims are to provide adjustment of the clearance in
the joint that allows for movement and lubrication.
7.5"
1 ea. 3/16" spacer plate
4 ea
ea. .030
030" shim
9
1 ea. 3/16
spacer
p
plate
p
12
1 ea. 3/16
spacer
p
plate
p
14
1 ea. 1/4
spacer
p
plate
p
1 ea. .018" shim
4 ea. .030 shim
4 ea. .030 shim
2 ea. .030 shim
4 ea. .007" shim
2 ea. .018 shim
2 ea. .018 shim
2 ea. .018 shim
2 ea. .007 shim
2 ea. .007 shim
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THE LIP SEAL

The purpose of the lip seal is to:
prevent contamination from entering the socket joint.
It also prevents water from entering the joint during washing of the machine.
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2.
3.
Socket or Cap
Seal
Seal Groove
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BOLTS
The bolts hold the joint together
mechanically.
See SIL 294
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THE COMPLETE BALL JOINT
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BALL SOCKET JOINT CLEARANCES
See SIL 439
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PLACEMENT OF INDICATOR
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READING JOINT CLEARANCE

The joint clearance is referred
to as the Snap Value
(A) Green area needle moves slowly in proportion to (B) Yellow area Needle snaps quickly between low
how much machine is moved, steered, hoisted. etc. This and high when the machine is moved, steered,
is DEFLETION
hoisted, etc. This is the CLEARANCE.
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ADJUSTING THE CLEARANCE

To adjust the clearance in the joint, you add or take away
shim plates.
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EXCESSIVE HEAT IN JOINT

CAUSES:
Clearance to tight.
tight
Check adjust of clearance.
Lack
of lubrication .
Check lubrication supply.
Check lubrication lines.
Liners
out of specification
Warped
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socket or cap.
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JOINT IS TOO TIGHT

Check clearance of Joint.
Add shim to adjust.
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LUBRICATION
M k sure that
Make
h there
h
is ffreshh grease
present at the joint.
Make sure there is grease in the

grease reservoir
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Troubleshooting
Check injector settings.
Check for broken or loose

grease lines.
lines
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LUBRICATION
M k sure that
Make
h there
h
is ffreshh grease

grease reservoir
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Ch k injector settings.
Check

grease lines.
lines
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LUBRICATION
The joints are lubricated by two methods:
1. From the outside of the ball socket and cap.
2 From
2.
F
the
th center
t off the
th ball.
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LUBRICATION
Lubrication from the outside of the joint is done at the:
Lift
Liftarm
Hoist
H i t Cylinder
C li d
Rear Axle
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LUBRICATION
Lubrication from the center of the ball done at the:
Lift
Liftarm
B
Ballll and
d th
the Middl
Middle Pi
Pivott
The Liftarm ball uses a drilled and taped plug with a lube line attached.
The middle pivot uses a thru hole tapped at the bottom and
nipple extension.
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LUBRICATION
Center plug not installed in hoist cylinder balls could cause.
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INSPECTION
Worn Socket
and Cap.
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Worn Ball
Cracked or broken Ball or Slab.
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WORN SOCKET OR BALL

BALL SOCKET SPECIFICATIONS
Nominal diameter
7.5"
9
8.003"
8.003
9.503
9.503
Machined diameter
.002
.002
*Maximum socket wear before liner may
0.030"
0.030
be affected.
12
12 503
12.503
.002
14
14 503
14.503
.002
0.030
0.030
If any of these measurements are out of specification replace the socket and cap.
BALL BASE
S SSPECIFICATIONS
C C
S
Nominal diameter
7.5"
9
7.500"
8.997
Machined diameter
.003
.003
*Max ball wear before liner may
0.060"
0.060
0.065
0.065
be affected
12
12.000
.003
14
14.000
.003
0.070
0.070
0.080
0.080
Replace Balls using Let 1 welding procedures.
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REPAIR OF SOCKET OR BALL

Follow Let 1 procedure for removal and installation repairs of balls and
sockets.
sockets
Do not do this
this.
Removal and Installation
Pre-heat
Pre
heat before gouging and welding
welding.
Maintain heat during welding.
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CRACKED AND BROKEN BALLS

When welding use Let 1 Field Welding Procedure found on Knowledge Base Article 436.
Make sure preheat is used and

post heat is used.
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50 SERIES MECHANICAL
PINS AND BUSHINGS
Theory of Operation
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Setting and Adjustment
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SAW-CUT PINS AND BUSHINGS
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The bolt torque maintains the clamping force
that locks the sawcut bushing to the pin and
bore.
Why is a re-torque needed?
To maintain bushing conformation to:

to
Bore
Tapers
Cylinder forces
Cylinder
Bushing
Pin
Saw-cut
Bore (liftarm, bellcrank, level

link, bucket)
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SPHERICAL BEARING BUSHING
Split outer race

Spherical inner race
Outer seal
Retaining rings
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Taper Pin
Center area is carburized to

58-64 HRC.
Remainder of surfaces are to
be at a minimum 36 HRC.
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Saw-Cut
Saw
Cut Bushing
Inside taper matches the

taper on the end of the pin.
Locks the pin to the bore.
Accommodates removal of
the pin.
The split should be .118

118
wide.
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Retaining Washer
Captures the sawcut

bushings
To measure depth
of bucket pin
Applies the clamping

force
Heat treated
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Bolt
1 - 7tpi torque to 1363 ft lbs
1 - 6tpi torque to 2371 ft lbs
1 - 5tpi
5 i torque to 68 fft lb
lbs (S
(Super nut)) U
Used
d on LL-1850
1850 & L-2350
L 2350
hoist rod pin
Follow Re-torque Intervals and Check at

every PM!
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Bolt Steering Cylinder
1 8tpi torque to 425 ft lbs L-950 L-1150
1 - 7tpi torque to 850 ft lbs L-1350 L-2350
Follow Re-torque
Re torque Intervals and Check at
every PM!
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Safety
When installing any pin or bushing, make sure that all local safety
regulations and rules are followed.
Wear any and all PPE required to accomplish the task.
Use the appropriate lifting practices to maneuver heavy parts into
position during installation.
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Installing Bushing
When installing bushing into the bore and onto

the pin, make sure that the split is positioned 90
to the centerline of the component.
Opposite saw-cut is positioned 180inrelation.
Recheck bolt torque at every PM.
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Seating the bushing and pin
When seating the bushing, do not
strike the bolt or retaining washer
with a metal sledge hammer. Use an
appropriate sized mallet on the bore
ear to advance the bushing onto the
pin and into the bore.
Repeat until the bolt doesnt advance
when
h torque is set.
Recheck torque at every PM.
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Removal tool
Remove clamping bolt and capture plate
washers.
Install bushing removal tool using four bolts and
the tapped holes in the sawcut.
Tighten the four bolts evenly.
Bushing should press off the pin and out of the
bore.
If bushing does not come out, strike the center of
the
h tooll withh a hammer.
h
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STRAIGHT PINS AND BUSHINGS

Level Link to Bucket Pin (L
(L-950
950 & LL-1150)
1150)
The level link to bucket pivot
joint is made up of:
The Pin
Pin Cap Lug
Bolts
Lock washers
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(L-950
950 & LL-1150)
1150)
The pin is 4 inch diameter.
One assembly made up of:

of
Pin Lug
Pin Section
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(L-950
950 & LL-1150)
1150)
The pin lug secures the pin in place
Prevents rotation of the pin
independent of the bucket movement
The bolts and locking tab secures the
pin assembly in place
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Bucket to Liftarm Pin
The joint is made

up of:
Pin
Pin Retainer Caps
p
Bushings
Bushing washer
Seal
Sleeves
Pin Puller Caps
Shims
Spacer
Bolts
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Bucket to Liftarm Pin
Machined to size
Cased harden to a min of 55 Rc
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Liftarm Bushing
Provides a bearing
surface for the joint.
Made of an nickelaluminum bronze alloy.
aluminum-bronze
alloy
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Spacer
Separates the two

bushings and allows for
flow of grease into the
joint.
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Seal
Keep grease in the

joint.
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Pin sleeve and puller cap assembly
Cap is installed in boss

and held in place by snap
ring.
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Thrust bushing washer
Takes the thrust loads applied

to the joint during operation.
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Shim
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Retainer Cap
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Bell Crank Pin
Pin
Sleeve
Bushings
Capture plates
Shims
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Pin
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Sleeve
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Bushings
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Shims Retainer Plates
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ROPS PIN
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Capture sleeve
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Bolt and Super Nut
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Super Nut and Washer
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BUSHINGS AND PINS

POSSIBLE PROBLEMS
Loose movement
Causes
Loss of clamping force of capture washers.
Loss of bolt torque
Noisy movement
Cause
Lack of grease
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LUBRICATION
M k sure that
Make
h there
h
is ffreshh grease

grease reservoir
Troubleshooting
Ch k injector settings.
Check

grease lines.
lines
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5O SERIES MECHANICAL

BALLS AND CAPS JOINTS

Ball and socket joints

BALL AND SOCKET COMPONENTS

The Socket Cap

Consists of two semi-spherical

Provides a low friction, high output load

The spacer is constructed of A-36

One -- is to complete the sphere of the cap and socket.

1 ea. .018" shim

4 ea. .030 shim

4 ea. .030 shim

2 ea. .030 shim

4 ea. .007" shim

2 ea. .018 shim

2 ea. .018 shim

2 ea. .018 shim

2 ea. .007 shim

2 ea. .007 shim

THE LIP SEAL

See SIL 294

THE COMPLETE BALL JOINT

BALL SOCKET JOINT CLEARANCES

See SIL 439

READING JOINT CLEARANCE

ADJUSTING THE CLEARANCE

EXCESSIVE HEAT IN JOINT

JOINT IS TOO TIGHT

Add shim to adjust.

Make sure there is grease in the

Check injector settings.

Check for broken or loose

Make sure there is grease in the

Check for broken or loose

Cracked or broken Ball or Slab.

WORN SOCKET OR BALL

Replace Balls using Let 1 welding procedures.

REPAIR OF SOCKET OR BALL

Removal and Installation

CRACKED AND BROKEN BALLS

Make sure preheat is used and

SAW-CUT PINS AND BUSHINGS

SAW-CUT PINS AND BUSHINGS

To maintain bushing conformation to:

Bore (liftarm, bellcrank, level

SAW-CUT PINS AND BUSHINGS

Split outer race

SAW-CUT PINS AND BUSHINGS

Center area is carburized to

SAW-CUT PINS AND BUSHINGS

Inside taper matches the

Locks the pin to the bore.

The split should be .118

SAW-CUT PINS AND BUSHINGS

Captures the sawcut

Applies the clamping

SAW-CUT PINS AND BUSHINGS

Follow Re-torque Intervals and Check at

SAW-CUT PINS AND BUSHINGS

SAW-CUT PINS AND BUSHINGS

Removal and Installation

SAW-CUT PINS AND BUSHINGS

When installing bushing into the bore and onto