GE PANDA Service Manual page 132

Chapter 5: Repair Procedures
Lower Unit Repairs (Bedded and Freestanding Models)
b. Re-install the retaining plates in the rails such that the top of the plates are aligned with the top of
the mounting block and M8 set screws are located on top (see
torque the two M8 set screws on each plate to 75 +/- 11 lb-in (8.5 +/- 1.2 N-m).
c. Re-install the base back onto the M10 bolts and use long forceps to re-install the two M10 flat
washers and then use a torque wrench to torque the M10 lock nuts to 345 +/- 52 lb-in
(39 +/- 5.9 N-m).
d. Inspect for good contact of mounting block to rails after assembly.
Warning: Joint strength could be reduced if mounting block, retaining plates, and
base re-installation order and the torque requirements are not followed.
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FIGURE 5-16. Re-installing Retaining Plate
Figure 5-16). Use a torque wrench to
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