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TRAK Machine Tools
Southwestern Industries, Inc.
ProtoTRAK SMX, K2, K3 & K4 & Retrofit Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service and Parts List Manual
4. Remove the 2 springs.
5. Replace the brake shoes.
5.1.19 Spindle Replacement
1. Remove the draw bar and its bushing.
2. Lower the quill about 1 inch and lock.
3. Remove the setscrew from the back of the spindle.
4. Loosen (unscrew) the large black ring (nosepiece) with a spanner wrench.
Note: The nosepiece has a left hand thread-- rotate counterclockwise to loosen.
5. Using a soft bar about 12 inches long, alternately tap on the top of the spindle and
loosen a few threads on the nosepiece until fully unscrewed (the nosepiece will remain
attached to the spindle).
6. Continue to tap the spindle out of the quill. The spindle bearings will come out with the spindle.
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