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When refitting the cam follower, first ensure the bearing shaft and cam follower boss and threads are degreased (using thinners etc); also ensure the dowel pin in the bearing shaft is in good condition. (if in any doubt, it will need to be renewed); apply lock - tight to the shaft and boss bore. Accurately line up the head of the dowel with the keyway, and press the shaft into the boss (see FIG 34). 

FIG 34

Keep the press as near to the centre of the head of the shaft as possible, to avoid any misalignment problems. When fully seated, the nut can be fitted, (after insuring that the two locking grub screws are well screwed out). 
It is advisable to degrease threads, and apply some lock - tight Torque the nut to 680NM and tighten the two locking grub screws. 

8: REAR TURNTABLE REMOVE AND REPLACE 
First remove rear pins from rear rams (as described in section 4); disconnect brake and suspension air pipes; renew turntable by fitting same type unit (with rubber seals). 

NOTE It is much easier to tap out grease pipe adaptor threads BEFORE fitting turntable. (use m8x 1 mm tap). (apply anti - seize compound when refitting ram pins) Torque all 5/8 bolts to 270NM. 

9: FRONT SLEW RING 

A: TEST FOR WEAR with tractor unit removed, hold wedge adjusting screw and pull from side to side, 
and up and down; look for any excessive play.

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