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Product: WHEEL LOADER
Model: 950M WHEEL LOADER J1S
Configuration: 950M Wheel Loader J1S00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY C7.1 Engine
Torque Specifications
Torque Specifications
Media Number -SENR3130-19 Publication Date -01/02/2018 Date Updated -14/09/2017
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Installation of Fittings
SMCS - 7553
Note: The tightening sequence of the threaded adapters that attaches a tube assembly or hose
assembly to the machine is critical to the proper function of the machine. The sealing surfaces of the
tube assembly or hose assembly should be secured squarely. The sealing surfaces of the tube
assembly or hose assembly should be tightened to the serviced component (control valve, cylinder,
hydraulic motor, etc.). Perform this procedure prior to the final tightening of any clamps or clips that
are used in order to fasten the tube assembly or the hose assembly to the machine.
Fittings have different connections. Fittings may have two different ends. Be sure to use the proper
torque for the end of the fitting that is used. The following list contains some common types of
fittings.
Protective caps and plugs should not be removed until the connector is ready to be assembled. All
sealing surfaces should be free of contamination and damage. If a connector is damaged before or
after assembly, it should be replaced.
• Straight Thread O-Ring (STOR)
• O-Ring Face Seal (ORFS)
• Tapered Pipe Thread (NPT and NPTF)
• 37 Degree Flare Fitting
• 45 Degree Flare Fitting
• Inverted Flare Fitting
• Hydraulic Four Bolt Flange
Installation of Hydraulic Four Bolt Flange
Illustration 1 g02724217
1. Position the flanges parallel over the port.
2. Evenly install bolts hand-tight, keeping the gap between flanges at a minimum.
3. Put the hose in a position so that the hose does not contact the machine or with another hose.
4. Tighten using one of the assembly torque values for bolts, used in Illustration 1 for proper
torque sequence of various flange fittings.
5. Start the engine.
6. Move the implement control levers to all of the positions.
7. Look at the hose during movement of the implement. Ensure that the hose is not in contact with
the machine or with other hoses.
Note: For hoses that cross an articulation hitch, check for contact during articulation. For hoses
that connect to the steering system, check for contact during steering.
8. Shut off the engine.
9. If the hose contacts other hoses or the machine during the test, loosen the bolts and reposition
the hose. Repeat steps 3 through 8 until there is no contact.
Installation of Adjustable STOR Fittings
This type of fitting is used in many applications. One end of the fitting will be an adjustable STOR
fitting. The other end will be different. Always use the same installation procedure for the STOR end.
Adjustable STOR fittings can be positioned before tightening.
Illustration 2 g01848653
Elbow body assembly
(1) End that connects to the tube or hose
(2) Fitting body
(3) Locknut
(4) Backup washer
(5) O-ring seal
(6) End that is assembled to the mating part
1. Put locknut (3), backup washer (4) and O-ring seal (5) as far away from the threads as possible.
Hold these components in this position. Turn the fitting into the mating part. Turn the fitting
until backup washer (4) contacts the surface of the mating part.
Note: Excessive use of the wrench will distort the washer. Distortion of the washer will prevent
proper sealing.
2. Put the fitting assembly in the correct position. loosen fitting (2) until the correct assembly
position is achieved. Do not loosen the fitting more than 360 degrees. Install the tube or hose
hand tight in order to verify the orientation of the fitting. Tighten the fitting (2) to the torque
that is shown in the correct chart for the fitting that is used. Tighten locknut (3) to the torque
that is shown in the correct chart for the fitting that is used. Use a backup wrench, when the
locknut is tightened.
Note: Torque the fitting prior to the locknut.
Note: If the fitting is not adjustable, the hex on the body replaces the locknut. To install this type of
fitting, tighten the hex against the face of the mating part.
Excessive tightening of the connectors can cause failure. Connectors that are under tightened can also
cause failures. The following failures occur:
• Excessive tightening can expand a loose ferrule into the nut. This will cause the ferrule to lock
up in the nut and the nut will not function properly.
• Excessive tightening can split the nut on the end of the tube or can split the ferrule.
• Excessive tightening can gall or excessive tightening can strip the threads of the nut.
Note: If the above conditions occur due to excessive tightening, the damaged fluid connector must be
scrapped and the fluid connectors must be replaced.
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