Torque-Hub Planetary Final Drive S12A4 & 6 Series Service Manual
Torque-Hub Planetary Final Drive S12A4 & 6 Series Service Manual
Rev 8/22/13
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While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, Fairfield Manufacturing Co. Inc. assumes no
liability with respect to the use of the documentation described herein, or for any act or omission of Fairfield Manufacturing
Co. Inc. concerning this documentation. Torque-Hub® is a registered trademark of Fairfield Manufacturing Co. Inc.
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Content
Introduction 04
Roll and Leak Test 05
Tightening and Torquing Bolts 07
Lubrication Information 08
Disassembly Instructions Main Disassembly 11
Cover Disassembly 14
Output Carrier Disassembly 16
Input Carrier Disassembly 17
Housing-Spindle Disassembly 20
Assembly Instructions Cover Subassembly 24
Input Carrier Subassembly 26
Output Carrier Subassembly 30
Housing Spindle Subassembly 32
Main Assembly 34
Assembly Drawing 37
Parts List 38
Assembly Tools 40
General Information Contact Information 58
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Introduction
This manual is a step-by-step guide to the disassembly and
assembly of the S12 Series Torque-Hub® units. It is designed for
the customer or mechanic who is repairing this particular Torque-
Hub® model.
Users should familiarize themselves with the procedures for roll and
leak testing, as well as bolt tightening and torquing found on the
following three pages before starting any repairs.
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Roll and Leak Test
Torque-Hub® units should always be roll and leak tested before
disassembly (if possible) and after assembly to make sure the unit’s
gears, bearings, and seals are working properly. The following
information briefly outlines what to look for when performing these
tests.
The Roll Test The purpose of the roll test is to determine if the unit’s gears are
rotating consistently, easily and properly. To perform a roll test, use
the recommended tool from table below (or something equivalent)
to apply constant rotational force to the input of the gearbox. If more
drag is felt in the gears only at certain points, then the gears are not
rolling consistently and easily and should be examined for improper
installation or defects. Some gear packages roll with more difficulty
than others. Do not be concerned if the gears in the unit seem to roll
hard as long as they roll with consistency. Rotate the gearbox both
clockwise and counterclockwise the same number of turns as the
ratio of the unit. The gearbox ratio is the same number as the last
three numbers on the ID tag.
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The Leak Test The purpose of a leak test is to make sure the unit is airtight. To
perform a leak test use the leak test fixture from the table below. If
the tool is not available, the gearbox must be sealed to perform the
test. This can be accomplished by assembling the sealed input
device onto the gearbox at the input end and replace one of the oil
plugs with an air chuck. DO NOT EXCEED 10 PSI PRESSURE
DURING THE LEAK TEST. Higher pressure will create a false
sealing effect in assemblies with lip-seals. The unit has a leak if the
pressure gauge reading on your leak check fitting starts to fall after
the gearbox has been pressurized and allowed to equalize. Leaks
will most likely occur at the pipe plugs, the main seal or wherever
o-rings or gaskets are located. The exact location of a leak can
usually be detected by brushing a soap and water solution around
the main seal and where the o-rings or gaskets meet on the exterior
of the unit and then checking for air bubbles. If a leak is detected in
a seal, o-ring, gasket, the part must be replaced and the unit
rechecked. Leak test at 10 psi for 20 minutes.
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Tightening and Torquing Bolts
If an air impact wrench is used to tighten bolts, extreme care should
be taken to ensure the bolts are not tightened beyond their specified
torque. The following steps describe how to tighten and torque bolts
or socket head cap screws in a bolt circle.
2. Go to the opposite side of the bolt circle and tighten bolt “B” until
equally snug.
3. Crisscross around the bolt circle and tighten the remaining bolts.
5. Using the same sequence, crisscross around the bolt circle and
apply an equal torque to the remaining bolts.
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Lubrication Information
General Properties: The lubricant used in most Torque-Hub® drives should be petroleum
based gear fluid containing anti-oxidation, anti-foaming and extreme
pressure additives. The lubricant should have a minimum viscosity
index of 95cst and maintain a minimum viscosity of 40cst under
normal operating conditions. Some applications require special
considerations; consult the machine manufacturer and Oerlikon
Fairfield for more additional information.
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Maintenance Oil amounts for each series of Torque-Hub® drives are indicated in
the appropriate series literature. An initial oil change should be
made after the first 50 hours of operation. Subsequent oil changes
should be made at 1,000 hour intervals or annually, whichever
comes first.
Oil Fill Level When the Torque-Hub® unit is mounted horizontally, unless
otherwise specified, the gearbox should be filled half-full of oil.
Consult the appropriate series literature for approximate fill
volumes. Vertically mounted Torque-Hub® units may require special
lubrication procedures. Please contact Oerlikon Fairfield for
vertically mounted applications.
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DISASSEMBLY
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Main Disassembly
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1. Perform roll check and leak check prior to disassembling the unit.
2. Remove the magnetic Pipe Plug (20) from Input Cover (17) and drain the oil out of the
gearbox.
3. Remove four of Shoulder Bolts (18) followed by sixteen of Hexagonal Bolts (15) from Cover
Subassembly.
6. For 40 to 1 only; remove Washer (26) from hub of Sun Gear (27).
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NOTE: Figure 2 refers to 20 : 1 Ratio
8. Remove two Thrust Washers (10) and a Thrust Bearing (9) from the hub of Input Carrier
Subassembly.
10. Lift out the Ring Gear (2) from Housing Spindle Subassembly.
11. Remove Output Carrier Subassembly from the unit from the Housing Spindle Subassembly.
12. Remove O-Ring (5) from groove of the Housing Spindle Subassembly.
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Cover Disassembly
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1. Remove the O-Ring (5) from counter-bore in Cover (17) and Discard O-Ring.
2. Remove two Thrust Washers (10) and Thrust Bearing (9) from Cover (17).
6. Remove O-Ring (28) from pilot on Adaptor Mount (29) and discard it.
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Output Carrier Disassembly
1. Unbend tang of Tanged lock-Washer (6N) from the Bearing Nut (6P) and remove Bearing
Nut (6P) and Tanged Lock-Washer (6N) from the Planet Shaft (6E).
4. Slide out Planet Gear Subassembly from the window of the Carrier (6A).
6. Remove both Bearing Cones (6D) from bore of Planet Gear (6F).
7. Remove both Bearing Cups (6C) from bore of Planet Gear (6F) with a punch.
8. Remove Thrust Spacer (6U) from the bore of Planet Gear (6F).
9. Remove Internal Retaining Ring (6T) from groove in Planet Gear (6F).
10. Repeat Steps 1 through 10 for remaining two Planet Gears (6F).
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Input Carrier Disassembly 29 & 40 to 1
1. Unbend tang of Tanged Lock-Washer (3H) from the Bearing Nut (3G) and remove Bearing
Nut (3G) and Tanged Lock-Washer (3H) from the Planet Shaft (3E).
4. Slide out Planet Gear Subassembly from the window of the Carrier (3A).
6. Remove both Bearing Cones (3C) from bore of Planet Gear (3F).
NOTE: Do not remove the bearing cups or retaining ring unless replacing the bearing. The
bearing cones must be driven out with a punch, the retaining ring/spacer must be cut out.
7. Remove Retaining Ring (3C) from internal groove of Planet Gear (3F).
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Input Carrier Disassembly 20 to 1
1. Unbend tang of Tanged Lock-Washer (3H) from the Bearing Nut (3G) and remove Bearing
Nut (3G) and Tanged Lock-Washer (3H) from the Planet Shaft (3E).
4. Slide out Planet Gear Subassembly from the window of the Carrier (3A).
6. Remove both Bearing Cones (3C) from bore of Planet Gear (3F).
NOTE: Do not remove the bearing cups or retaining ring unless replacing the bearing. The
bearing cones must be driven out with a punch, the retaining ring/spacer must be cut out.
7. Remove Retaining Ring (3C) from internal groove of Planet Gear (3F).
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CAUTION: Safety glasses must be worn during these next steps.
9. Remove Retaining Ring (11) from Coupling (12). Slide coupling from Sun Gear (3J).
11. Remove Sun Gear (3J) from Carrier (3A) through one of the planet carrier windows.
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Housing-Spindle Disassembly
1. Set unit on bench such that Housing (1G) larger diameter end is facing down.
7. Turn the unit over and place it on bench such that Housing (1G) small diameter end is facing
down.
8. Remove Retaining Ring (1I) from the groove of Output Shaft (1A).
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NOTE: DO NOT OVER HEAT THE BEARING
10. Using a directed local heat source, evenly heat Lock Nut (1J) to 300º and remove Lock Nut
(1J) from the Output Shaft (1A).
11. Remove Lock Washer (1K) and Flat Tang Washer (1H) from the Output Shaft (1A).
12. Remove two Pipe Plugs (1R) from the Housing (1G).
13. Turn the unit over and carefully place the unit on a support base until the Spindle (1A) post
rests on it. Ensure there is enough gap to lower the Housing (1G) down.
14. Lift the Output Shaft (1A) out of the Housing (1G).
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ASSEMBLY
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Cover Subassembly
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1. Install Pipe Plug (20) onto Cover (17).
2. Grease and Install O-Ring (5) into groove on Cover (17). Ensure that O-Ring is fully seated
against the inner diameter.
6. Grease and install Thrust Washer (19) onto Cover (17). The grease should hold washer in
place for assembly.
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Input Carrier Subassembly 29 & 40 to 1
1. Place Planet Gear (3F) with part number up onto press table. Install Internal Retaining Ring
(3C) into the groove of Planet Gear (3F).
2. Use tool T147846 and Install both the Bearing Cups (3C) with wide face outside into bore of
the Planet Gear (3F). Ensure that the Bearing Cups (3C) has seated fully against the
Retaining Ring (3C).
3. Install Bearing Cone (3C) into Bearing Cup (3C) then install the cone spacer. Install the
second Bearing Cone in to the opposite of the Planet Gear (3F).
4. Apply grease and install Thrust Washer (3B) into the counter-bore in Carrier (3A) planet gear
window.
5. Slide Planet Gear (3F) assembly into planet window of Carrier (3A) with part number facing
up.
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6. Align planet shaft bore in Planet Gear (3F) with Thrust Washer (3B) bore and Carrier (3A)
planet shaft bore
7. Install Planet Shaft (3E) through the large diameter in the Carrier (3A) hole and through
Planet Gear (3F) bearing inner race by aligning the lock pin slot in both the Carrier (3A) and
Planet Shaft (3E).
8. Install Lock Pin (3D) into lock pin slot in Carrier (3A) and Planet Shaft (3E).
10. Clean Planet Shaft (3E) and Bearing Nut (3G) threads using ethanol. Apply Loctite 263 to
the Bearing Nut (3G) and planet shaft threads. Using tool T-223131, tighten Bearing Nut
(3G) to 125 ft-lbs.
11. Bend tang of Tanged Lock-Washer (3H) into Bearing Nut (3G) slot.
12. Repeat steps 2 through 12 for the remaining Planet Gears (3F).
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Input Carrier Subassembly 20 to 1
1. Install Sun Gear (3J) through a planet gear window in the carrier and to the center of the
Carrier (3A).
2. Place Planet Gear (3F) with part number up onto press table. Install Internal Retaining Ring
(3C) into the groove of Planet Gear (3F).
3. Use tool T147846 and Install both the Bearing Cups (3C) with wide face outside into bore of
the Planet Gear (3F). Ensure that the Bearing Cups (3C) has seated fully against the
Retaining Ring (3C).
4. Install Bearing Cone (3C) into Bearing Cup (3C) then install the cone spacer. Install the
second Bearing Cone in to the opposite of the Planet Gear (3F).
5. Apply grease and install Thrust Washer (3B) into the counter-bore in Carrier (3A) planet gear
window.
6. Slide Planet Gear (3F) assembly into planet window of Carrier (3A) with part number facing
up.
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7. Align planet shaft bore in Planet Gear (3F) with Thrust Washer (3B) bore and Carrier (3A)
planet shaft bore
8. Install Planet Shaft (3E) through the large diameter in the Carrier (3A) hole and through
Planet Gear (3F) bearing inner race by aligning the lock pin slot in both the Carrier (3A) and
Planet Shaft (3E).
9. Install Lock Pin (3D) into lock pin slot in Carrier (3A) and Planet Shaft (3E).
11. Clean Planet Shaft (3E) and Bearing Nut (3G) threads using ethanol. Apply Loctite 263 to
the Bearing Nut (3G) and planet shaft threads. Using tool T-223131, tighten Bearing Nut
(3G) to 125 ft-lbs.
12. Bend tang of Tanged Lock-Washer (3H) into Bearing Nut (3G) slot.
13. Repeat steps 2 through 12 for the remaining Planet Gears (3F).
14. Install Retaining Ring (25) onto Coupling (12). Slide Coupling (12) through Sun Gear (3J).
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Output Carrier Subassembly
1. Install Internal Retaining Ring (6T) into Planet Gear (6F) bore.
2. Place Spacer (6U) against Retaining Ring (6T) in deep end of Planet Gear (6F).
3. Press first Bearing Cup (6C) against Spacer (6U) using tool T158150.
4. Press second Bearing Cup (6C) against Retaining Ring (6T) using tool T158150.
8. Push Planet Shaft (6E) through Carrier (6A) and Planet Gear (6F) assembly.
9. Place Lock Pin (6Q) into slot in Carrier (6A) and Planet Shaft (6E).
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11. Clean Planet Shaft (6E) and Locknut (6P) threads using ethanol. Apply Loctite 263 to the
Bearing Nut (6P) and planet shaft threads.
12. Tighten Bearing Nut (6P) and tap end of Planet Shaft (6E) to make sure Bearings (6D) are
properly seated. Measure Rolling torque of Planet Gear (6F) using Fish Scale. Using tool T-
119240 tighten Bearing Nut (6P) until a torque of 1.5 – 2 lbs is attained when rolling the
Planet Gear (6F).
13. Bend Tang of Lock Washer (6N) into slot of Bearing Nut (6P).
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Housing Spindle Subassembly
1. Install Pipe Plug (1R, 1Q) into Housing (1G) and Seal Carrier (1M).
2. Press Bearing Cone (1F) onto Output Shaft (1A) using Pressing Tool T120831.
3. Press Bearing Cup (1E) into Housing (1G) using Pressing Tool T158045. Insure the Bearing
Cup (1E) is pressed squarely.
4. Turn Housing (1G) over and press Bearing Cup (1C) into Housing (1G) using Pressing Tool
T158047.
6. Press Bearing Cone (1D) onto Output Shaft (1A) using Pressing Tool T120831. Rotate
Housing (1G) while pressing and stop when Housing (1G) starts to drag.
7. Measure the initial rolling torque using an inch-pound torque wrench. Press Bearing Cone
(1D) until a rolling torque of 40-45 in-lbs. is achieved.
NOTE: If the initial rolling torque is greater than 45 in-lbs. tap on the top of Output Shaft (1A)
to reduce bearing preload and repeat Step 7.
8. Install Tanged Washer (1H) and Lock Washer (1K) on to Output Shaft (1A).
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NOTE: Clean threads of Output Shaft (1A) and Lock Nut (1J) using Ethanol.
9. Apply Loctite 277 to Locknut (1J) and install Locknut (1J) onto Output Shaft (1A) and torque
Lock Nut (1J) until 50 – 70 in-lbs. of final rolling torque is achieved.
10. Install Retaining Ring (1I) onto Output Shaft (1A) using Retaining Ring Pliers. Insure
Retaining Ring (1I) is completely seated in the groove of Output Shaft (1A).
11. Press Seal (1B) into Seal Carrier (1M) using Seal Pressing Tool T153031/T137786.
12. Install Gasket (1L) and Seal Carrier (1M) onto Housing (1G) using Bolts (1N) and torque
Bolts (1N) to 20 – 25 ft - lbs.
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Main Assembly
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1. With Housing Spindle Subassembly standing on the Output Shaft (1A), mark the four
counter-bore holes. Grease and install O-Ring (5) into Housing (1G).
2. Lower Output Carrier Subassembly into Housing (1G) and onto Output Shaft (1A).
3. Install Ring gear (2) into Housing (1G), and align the hole marked “X” with a counter bore in
Housing (1G).
4. Place Sun Gear (4) into mesh with Planet Gear (6F).
5. Install Thrust Washer (10), Thrust Bearing (9) and second Thrust Washer (10) onto hub of
Input Carrier (3A). Use grease to hold them in place.
6. Lower Input Carrier Subassembly onto splines of Sun Gear (4) and into mesh with Ring
Gear (2).
7. For 40 to 1 only; use grease to install Washer (26) onto hub of Sun Gear (27).
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NOTE: Figure 2 refers to SAE “D” motor mount
10. Install Shoulder Bolts (18) with Flat Washers (22) and Lock Washers (14), start these bolts
by hand, then torque to 35 – 45 ft-lbs.
11. Install Hexagonal Head Bolts (15) with Lock Washers (14) into Housing (1G). Torque Bolts
to 100 – 110 ft.-lbs.
12. Install Pipe Plugs (20) onto Cover using thread sealant.
13. Roll check unit for one output revolution in each direction.
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Assembly Drawing
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Parts List
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Number Qty Description
12 1 COUPLING
14 20 LOCK WASHER
15 16 HEXAGONAL BOLT
17 1 INPUT COVER
18 4 SHOULDER BOLT
19 1 THRUST WASHER
20 2/4 PIPE PLUG
22 4 FLAT WASHER
25 1 EXTERNAL RETAINING RING
26 1 THRUST WASHER (40:1 only)
27 1 SUN GEAR
28 1 O-RING
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Assembly Tools
T158150 – LOADING PLUG AND BASE FOR ASSEMBLY
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T158149 – LOADING PLUG AND BASE
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T160764 – BEARING CUP ASSEMBLY PRESSING TOOL
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T223131 – LOCKNUT WRENCH
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T119240 – LOCKNUT WRENCH
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T154563 – ASSEMBLY PRESSING TOOL
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T139345 – ASSEMBLY PRESSING TOOL
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T137786 – TOOL TO PRESS IN SEAL
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T158049 – BEARING CONE PRESSING TOOL
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T136184 – TOOL TO PRESS BEARING ON SHAFT
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T159173 – PRESSING TOOL TO INSTALL BEARING CONE
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T173814-LEAK TEST FIXTURE
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T220225 – LEAK TEST TOOL
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T224477 – ROLL TEST TOOL
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T223989 – ROLL TEST TOOL
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T158149 – LOADING PLUG AND BASE FOR ASSEMBLY
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T120831 – PRESS TOOL FOR BEARING INSTALLATION
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Contact Information
Website www.fairfieldmfg.com
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Oerlikon Fairfield
U.S. 52 South / P.O. Box 7940
Lafayette, IN 47903 USA
765-772-4000
www.oerlikon.com/fairfield
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