Service Manual

Reelmaster 6500–D/6700–D
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Hydraulic System
39. Inspect the thrust bearing side of the drive plate
(Fig. 71) for brinelling (dents) or spalling (flaking). The
flat sides of the input shaft engagement hole should not
be grooved or worn. If any of these conditions in steps
38 and 39 are present, the drive plate must be replaced.
40. Remove the face seal, backup ring, and face seal
spacer from the upper cover plate (Fig. 72). Discard the
face seal and backup ring. Keep the metal spacer.
41. Remove the thrust bearing and bearing spacer from
the upper cover plate (Fig. 73).
42. Inspect the thrust bearing for brinelling (dents) or
spalling (flaking), if either exists, or if one or more of the
rolls are lost or broken, replace the bearing assembly.
Replace the seal spacer or bearing spacer if worn or bro-
ken.
Figure 71
Figure 72
Figure 73