﻿GET_GEVOMechL2_07_01_01_47 - ANIMATION Screen
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The rubber traction pads consist of alternate layers of steel and rubber bonded together.

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The pads transmit the tractive effort from the truck to the locomotive and permit controlled lateral motion of the truck relative to the locomotive platform.

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Inspect the traction pads as follows:

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Ensure that the pads are seated in the truck frame and properly retained.

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In a proper installation, the pads are compressed by approximately 0.62 inches (15.7 mm), and the rubber is bulged upward by approximately 0.125 - 0.5 inches (3.18 - 12.70 mm).

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Inspect the traction pads for extreme wear or severe separation of the rubber and steel laminations.

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<b>Note: </b>Cracks or unbonded rubber indicate that the pad needs to be replaced.

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Replace any defective or displaced traction pads as directed in the Backshop Manual.
