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Swing ring gear inner seal, 492                                   Service Information     08/05/2025
replacing
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EC480D L Volvo
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Swing ring gear inner seal, replacing
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Model                      Production site               Serial number start            Serial number stop
EC480D L Volvo             Changwon                      270001                         271616
EC480D L Volvo             Changwon                      280001                         280113
Op nbr 492-032
Total procedure time (hr): 9.50
     1. Remove the superstructure. See Superstructure, removing.
        A number is wire rope (cable) (1), superstructure (2) and undercarriage (3).
        Figure 1
        Removal, superstructure
     2. Remove the inner seal attached to the machine with a (-) screwdriver.
   Figure 2
   Removal, inner seal
      1.       Inner seal
      2.       Inner race
      3.       Outer race
3. Remove the impurities (grease, dirt, bond, etc.) around seal groove and clean seal groove.
   NOTE!
   If impurities remain, adhesion with bond agent is not good.
   Clean the seal groove and around seal groove with cleaning solvent on a soft pad.
   Finally clean the seal groove and around seal groove with a dry pad.
4. Clean the new seal surface with a clean pad.
5. Apply instant bond to inner seal groove.
   NOTE!
   ThreeBond #1735
6. Install seal with seal lip against outer race. Start about 76 mm (3 inch) from end of seal using a blunt instrument to force
   seal into groove. Push seal in direction of portion already installed to avoid stretching.
   Before bringing ends of seal together, cut off excess length.
   Figure 3
   Cut, seal
7. Apply adhesive to both ends of seal. Push ends into seal groove making sure they come together.
   Finally, apply the bond agent to the seal and all contact parts of seal groove additionally.
   Figure 4
   Applying, adhesive (A)
   NOTE!
   To avoid pulling seal out of groove, adhesive must cure for at least 24 hours before using swing function.
   ThreeBond #1735
8. Install the superstructure. See Superstructure, installing.