Remove/Replace Shrunk-on Wheels

Workscope: Remove/Replace Shrunk-on Wheels
  • Remove coupling keys (as required)
  • Remove, clean, and inspect coupling
  • Remove, clean, and inspect balance ring
  • Remove, clean, and inspect locking/retaining rings
  • Remove, clean, and inspect wheel(s)
  • Clean and inspect rotor
  • Re-assemble wheel(s):
    - Receive new or repaired wheel(s)
    - Clean and inspect wheel(s)
    - Heat and install wheel
    - Fit and install wheel keys
  • Install locking and retaining ring
  • Heat and install balance ring, if applicable
  • Heat and install coupling
  • Ream, fit, and install coupling keys
  • Turn down rotor and set up in lathe
  • Skim cut/grind coupling face(s), if applicable
  • NDE (MPI) complete rotor

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