ABB IRB 8700 Product Manual page 579

Preparations
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The three areas of screws that secure axis-2 gearbox to lower arm
The axis-2 gearbox is attached to the lower arm with attachment screws arranged
in three areas. Use this figure to understand the position of the three areas, when
performing this procedure.
The order when removing the attachment screws: area 1, then area 2, and last
area 3.
The order when attaching the axis-2 gearbox to the lower arm is reversed: area 3,
then area 2, and last area 1.
Robot position when removing screws in area 1
With the robot in this position it is possible to reach the screws in area 1 of screws
that secure the axis-2 gearbox to the lower arm.
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Product manual - IRB 8700
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Action
Decide which calibration routine to use,
and take actions accordingly prior to begin-
ning the repair procedure.
Remove any tool or other equipment fitted
on the turning disc.
Drain the oil.
2 2
3 3
1 1
Action
Jog the robot to the specified position:
• Axis 1: no significance as long as
the robot is secured to the founda-
tion.
• Axis 2: 0°
• Axis 3: +66°
• Axis 4: 0°
• Axis 5: 0°
• Axis 6: No significance.
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4.8.3 Replacing the axis-2 gearbox
Note
See Draining the axis-2 and axis-3 gear-
boxes on page 145.
Note
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4 Repair
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