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1603-OM-0370
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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION A
Original issue of procedure
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 SCOPE
This procedure provides the general guidelines for assembling and installing the Yoke Head
Assembly onto the Turntable.
1603-OM-0383
REVISION A
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A 76644 JP XH 24 Sep 13
REVISION HISTORY
REVISION A
Original issue of procedure
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 SCOPE
This procedure provides the general guidelines for assembling the Bearing Block
Assemblies on the Turntable to verify proper fit up of the Bearing Block Assembly
components and prepare the assembly for shipment and offshore yoke installation (Ref.
1603-OM-0370, Offshore Yoke Head Assembly Procedure).
4.2 Coat the Bearing Block and Bearing Cap (3214-DG-01-01, Items 01 and 02) mating
surfaces (5 milled surface) with a thin coat of KOPR-KOTE Anti-Seize (1601-DG-
02-01, Item 06).
4.3 Using M36 Eyebolts (1601-DG-02-01, Item 08), place the matched (Left or Right
Hand) Bearing Cap onto the corresponding Bearing Block with the edges flush.
4.4 Thread two M36 x 140 long Cap Screws (3214-DG-01-01, Item 11) into each
bearing block cap. Do not tighten until bushing carrier is installed during the
offshore installation procedure.
5.2 Assemble the Support Trays (1601-DG-02-01, Item 02) on the links with M20 Cap
Screws (1601-DG-02-01, Item 03) and Washers (1601-DG-02-01, Item 04). Set the
height of the tray so that it will center the Pin on the Pin holes.
5.3 Using straps (shop supplied) around the center plate, place the matched Links (Left
or Right Hand) on the Bearing Blocks. Shim the links so that the Pin holes in the
Link are aligned with the Pin holes in the Block.
5.4 Lubricate the Pins (3214-DG-01-01, Item 07) and Pin holes with a thin coat of
KOPR-KOTE Anti-Seize (1601-DG-02-01, Item 06).
5.5 Using M42 Eyebolts (1601-DG-02-01, Item 09) in the M42 tapped hole, place the
Pin on the Tray so that the leading edge (with the chamfer) is pointed toward the
hole.
5.6 Insert the Installation Rod (1601-DG-02-01, Item 01) through the Pin and thread it
into the Cap. Using a M36 Nut (3214-DG-01-01, Item 15), a Washer (3214-DG-01-
01, Item 17), and the Installation Rod as a jackscrew, pull the Pin into the hole until
it seats against the Cap. Use the flats on the end of the Rod to keep the Rod from
rotating. If the Pin binds, DO NOT force it; back it out, line it up and try again. The
Pin does not have a press fit and should slide in smoothly.
5.8 Insert the Retaining Rod (3214-DG-01-01, Item 05) into the Pin and thread it into the
Cap. Place the Washer (3214-DG-01-01, Item 17) on the Rod and thread the M36
Nut (3214-DG-01-01, Item 15) onto the Rod. Tighten to 2000 N-m.
5.10 Thread the M36 x 90 long Cap Screws (3214-DG-01-01, Item 10) and Washers
(3214-DG-01-01, Item 17) through the Links and into the Bearing Block Caps.
Torque to 2000 N-m using a socket.
1603-OM-0379
REVISION A
RECORD OF ISSUE
A 75958 QD XH 20-AUG-2013
THIS DOCUMENT AND ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN ARE THE CONFIDENTIAL AND EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OF SOFEC, INC., AND MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED, USED, DISCLOSED, OR MADE
PUBLIC IN ANY MANNER PRIOR TO EXPRESSED WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM SOFEC, INC. THIS DOCUMENT IS LOANED PURSUANT TO THE FOREGOING AND MUST BE RETURNED UPON DEMAND.
1603-OM-0379
REVISION HISTORY
REVISION A
TITLE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 SCOPE
The objective of this procedure is to provide the recommended installation method for
installing a Coupler Pin into any U-Joint assembly. It also provides the recommended
procedure for Coupler Pin removal.
Notes:
This procedure requires that the Coupler Pin Bearings have been installed according
to bearing manufacturers standards (Appendix A).
This procedure requires that the Bearing bores are clean and completely free of any
lubricant. The Bearing bores may only be cleaned with alcohol.
Make sure that the Bearing bores have been aligned with the Alignment Sleeve (Item
05). Remove Alignment Sleeve once bores are aligned and components are secured.
Attach the Pin Box (Item 01) to the side of the U-Joint Clevis with 4x M20 hex screws
(Item 08) and washers (Item 09). Torque the screws to the value shown.
Install the UHMW Rub Strips (Item 04) in the Pin Box (Item 01).
Install the M5 socket head cap screws (Item 10) to fasten the Rub Strips to the Pin
Box.
Attach the Winch Mount (Item 02) to the side of the Clevis opposite the Pin Box (Item
01) by installing the M20 hex screws (Item 08) and washers (Item 09). Torque the
screws to the value shown on the drawing. Ensure that the Hand Winch (Item 06) is
installed to the Winch Mount prior to being attached to the Clevis.
Lay the Coupler Pin in the Pin Box (Item 01) as far away from the Clevis as possible.
Place the Coupler Pin Guide (Item 03) on the end of the Coupler Pin that is next to the
Clevis. Ensure that the pilot diameter on the Coupler Pin Guide fits in the pilot bore in
the end of the Coupler Pin.
Screw a Shoulder Eye Bolt (Item 07) tightly up against the Coupler Pin Guide (Item
03) and screw it into the end of the Coupler Pin. Tighten the Shoulder Eye Bolt until it
locks the Pin Guide to the end of the Coupler Pin.
Slowly payout the hand winch wire rope into the U-joint Clevis. The wire rope and
spelter socket must not touch the inside diameter of the Clevis bearings. To do so will
damage the inside polymer surface of the bearing.
Connect the open spelter socket from the hand winch wire rope to the Shoulder Eye
Bolt (Item 07).
Support the loose end of the hand winch wire rope so that it does not touch the inside
diameter of the Clevis Bearing.
Slowly retract the hand winch wire rope until the end of the Coupler Pin, opposite from
the pin guide, is 20 mm from the face of Clevis that is next to the Pin Box (Item 01).
Install the M36 Nuts and washers. Torque the nuts to the value shown.
Use Hand Winch (Item 06) to pull on the Coupler Pin until the Coupler Pin Retainer
(Item 06 on drawings 3205-DG-01-02 and 3205-DG-20-02) is pulled up against the
side of the Clevis. The Coupler Pin is now fully engaged.
Disconnect the spelter socket from the Shoulder Eye Bolt (Item 07) and remove the
Pin Guide (Item 03) from the Coupler Pin.
Remove the Winch Mount (Item 02) from the side of the Clevis.
Install the remaining M36 Nuts and Washer. Torque the Nuts to the value shown on
the drawing.
Note:
1. The operator must completely understand this section of the procedure before
proceeding to remove a Coupler Pin.
2. The technique to remove a Coupler Pin that is described in this section of the
procedure can be used on any Coupler Pin in a U-Joint assembly, whether the Upper
or Lower U-Joint assembly.
3. The hand winch (Item 06) on Drawing 1601-DG-04-01 must be assembled and
installed on the Winch Mount prior to attach at the end of the Pin Box.
4.1 SAFETY
Before a Coupler Pin is removed, the weight of the U-Joint assembly components below
the Coupler Pin that is to be removed must be setting on the shop floor or otherwise safely
supported in some manner.
Before pulling the upper Coupler Pin from a U-Joint Assembly that is supported (hung)
from an overhead crane, the Coupler block must be supported so that as the Coupler Pin
is removed the Coupler block will not rotate (flip) over the lower Coupler Pin and injure
someone. This can be accomplished by wedging several wooden blocks between the
bottom of the Coupler block and the lower most clevis.
Remove the M36 Nuts (Item 10) and Washers (Item 09) from each end of the Coupler
Pin (Item 05).
Remove the Coupler Pin Retainer (Item 06) from each end of the Coupler Pin (Item
05).
Remove the M36 studs (Item 08) from each end of the Coupler Pin.
Bolt the Pin Box (Item 01) to one side of the clevis from which the Coupler Pin is to be
removed. Torque the M20 Hex Cap Screws (Item 08) with Washers (Item 09) to the
value shown on the drawing.
Install the Winch Mount (Item 02) and Hand Winch (Item 06) at the end of the Pin Box.
Install the Rub Strips (Item 04) on the Pin Box and secure them in place by installing
the M5 Hex Cap Screws (Item 10).
Screw a Shoulder Eye Bolt (Item 07) into the end of the Coupler Pin and tighten it to
10 N-m.
Slowly payout the hand winch wire rope and connect the open spelter socket from the
hand winch rope to the Shoulder Eye Bolt (Item 07)
Slowly retract the hand winch wire rope until the Coupler Pin is fully withdrawn from
the U-Joint Clevis.
Remove the Coupler Pin from the Pin Box (Item 01) and store the Coupler Pin in such
a manner that the outside surface of the Coupler Pin is protected from the elements
and from being scratched.
The Pin Box (Item 01), Winch Mount (Item 02) and Hand Winch (Item 06) can now be
removed by removing the M20 Hex Cap Screws (Item 08) and Washers (Item 09).
The Coupler Pin has been completely removed and now the Coupler and the U-Joint
Clevis can be separated by raising the U-Joint clevis above the Coupler.
APPENDIX A
1603-OM-0378
REVISION A
RECORD OF ISSUE
A 75958 QD XH 20-AUG-2013
THIS DOCUMENT AND ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN ARE THE CONFIDENTIAL AND EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OF SOFEC, INC., AND MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED, USED, DISCLOSED, OR MADE
PUBLIC IN ANY MANNER PRIOR TO EXPRESSED WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM SOFEC, INC. THIS DOCUMENT IS LOANED PURSUANT TO THE FOREGOING AND MUST BE RETURNED UPON DEMAND.
1603-OM-0378
REVISION HISTORY
REVISION A
TITLE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 SCOPE
The first objective of this procedure is to provide the recommended assembly method for
attaching the Upper U-Joint Assembly to the Mooring Support Clevis, including trial fit.
WARNING:
Do not allow lubricant, Acetone, Methyl Ethyl Ketone or cutting tool fluids to come
in contact with the bearing.
The bearing should only be cleaned with Alcohol and then allowed to dry.
The entrance to the bearing bores must have all burrs removed.
The outside diameter of all bearings must be cleaned and all burrs removed.
Completely clean the Mooring Support Clevis (Item 02) bearing bores.
Install the Flanged Radial Bearings (item 07) in the Mooring Support Clevis (Item 02)
according to bearing manufactures standards (Appendix A).
Set the Mooring Support Clevis (Item 02) on supports as shown in Figure 1.
Install the Pin Box and Winch Mount as shown in Figure 2. Ensure that the Hand
Winch is installed to the Winch Mount prior to attaching to the Clevis. See 1603-OM-
0379 for details.
Set the Coupler (Item 03) on supports with the centerline of the Coupler Pin bearing
bores in the horizontal position as shown in Figure 3.
Install the Flanged Radial Bearings (item 07) in the Coupler (Item 03) according to
bearing manufactures standards (Appendix A).
Place 2 slings around the Coupler (at least 300mm apart) and lift the Coupler with the
two slings and level it as shown in Figure 4. It may be necessary to block the two
slings apart to prevent them from sliding together.
Position the Coupler inside the Mooring Support clevis as shown in Figure 5 until the
Bearing bores in the Clevis are aligned with the Bearing bores in the Coupler. Ensure
the alignment of the bearing bores by installing an Alignment Sleeve (Item 05 of
drawing 1601-DG-04-01) into both the Clevis and Coupler bearings on each side of
the assembly. Hydraulic leveling jacks should be used to aid in alignment of the
bearing bores
Install the Coupler Pin (Item 04) into the Clevis and Coupler as shown in Figure 5, and
according to Assembly Procedure 1603-OM-0379. Also assemble the Coupler Pin
Retainers (Item 06) and Retainer Studs (Item 08) according to 1603-OM-0379.
The Mooring Support Clevis, the Coupler and Coupler Pin are now fully assembled.
Repeat the above procedure for the second assembly.
Set the Arm Link (Item 01) on the shop floor in the up-right position as shown on the
Assembly drawing. For safety the Arm Link will have to be supported in this up-right
position by bracing. Ensure that the centerline of the bearing bores is level
Raise the Mooring Support Clevis/Coupler/Coupler Pin assembly and ensure that the
centerline of the lower set of Coupler bearings is level.
Move the Mooring Support Clevis/Coupler/Coupler Pin assembly over the top of the
Upper Arm Link Clevis and slowly lower the assembly down into the Upper Arm Link
Clevis. Ensure that the bearing bores in the Coupler are aligned with the bearing
bores in the Upper Arm Link Clevis. This is done by installing an Alignment sleeve
(Item 05) in the bearing bores located in the clevis and Coupler on both sides of the
assembly. Remove the Alignment Sleeves.
Install the Coupler Pin (Item 05 on drawing 3205-DG-01-02) into the Clevis and
Coupler according to Assembly Procedure 1603-OM-0379. Also assemble the
Coupler Pin Retainers (Item 06 on drawing 3205-DG-01-02) and Retainer Studs (Item
08 on drawing 3205-DG-01-02) according to 1603-OM-0379.
Note: The Upper U-Joint Assembly trial fit is now complete. Remove the pin according to
1603-OM-0379 and disconnect the Arm Link from the Mooring Support
Clevis/Coupler/Coupler Pin Assembly.
Completely clean the Lower Clevis (Item 01) and Coupler (Item 03) bearing bores
(with Alcohol only).
Install the Flanged Radial Bearings (item 09) in the Lower Clevis (Item 01) and
Coupler (Item 03) according to bearing manufactures standards (Appendix A).
Erect some support timbers or other support such that the top of the support is 700-
725mm high and no wider than 750mm. This will allow the clevis section of the Lower
Arm Link Clevis (Item 01) to sit on the support without touching the floor later in the
assembly process.
Set the Swivel Shaft Retainer (Item 08) on the support timbers. Make sure that two of
the bolt holes can be accessed for later assembly of the M20 Cap Screws (Item 19).
Set the Radial Bearing (Item 11) around the Swivel Shaft (Item 05).
Set the Swivel Shaft and Radial Bearing on top of the Swivel Shaft Retainer (Item 08).
Center the Swivel Shaft in the middle of the Swivel Shaft Retainer.
Set the Thrust Washer (Item 10) on top of the Swivel Shaft. See Figure 6.
Set the Bearing Ring Plate (Item 14) on top of the Thrust Washer.
Lower the Lower Arm Link Clevis (Item 01) down over the Swivel Shaft (Item 05) and
set it down on the Bearing Ring Plate (Item 14). The clevis must not touch the floor
(See Figure 7). Be careful to make sure that the Radial Bearing and Thrust Washer
are centered during installation and that the bolt holes are aligned. Bolt two of the
M20 Cap Screws (Item 19) and Washers (Item 20) to attach the Retainer to the Lower
Arm Link Clevis.
Pump EP2 grease in to the 4 grease fittings (Item 22) on the Lower Arm Link Clevis
until the grease appears around the Swivel Shaft.
Lower the Arm Link down over the Swivel Shaft (Item 05) and set the Arm Link
Connector down on the Lower Arm Link Clevis. Ensure that the connector pin holes in
the Arm Link Connector are aligned with the connector pin hole in the Swivel Shaft.
Install the Connector Pin (Item 04 on drawing 3205-DG-20-02) and the Connector Pin
Retainers (Item 07 on drawing 3205-DG-20-02) according to Assembly Procedure
1603-OM-0376.
Note: This completes the trial fit of the Connector Pin installation. Remove the
Connector Pin (Item 04 on drawing 3205-DG-20-02) and Arm Link.
Attach the Lifting Guide (Item 01 on drawing 1601-DG-03-01) to the Swivel Shaft (Item
05 of drawing 3205-DG-20-02) according to 1603-OM-0376 and use the Lifting Guide
to raise the Lower Arm Link Clevis/Swivel Shaft assembly.
Install the remaining M20 Cap Screws (Item 19) and Washers (Item 20). See Figure 8.
Set the Coupler (Item 03 on drawing 3205-DG-20-02) on the shop floor with the
centerlines of the Coupler Pin bearing bores in the horizontal position.
Slowly lower the Lower Arm Link Clevis/Swivel Shaft assembly down over the Coupler
(Item 03 on drawing 3205-DG-20-02) until the Bearing bores in the Clevis are aligned
with the Bearing bores in the Coupler. Ensure the alignment of the bearing bores by
installing an Alignment Sleeve, (Item 05 on drawing 1601-DG-04-01) into both the
Clevis and Coupler bearings on each side of the assembly.
Install the Coupler Pin (Item 12 on drawing 3205-DG-20-02) into the Clevis and
Coupler according to Assembly Procedure 1603-OM-0379. Also assemble the
Coupler Pin Retainers (Item 06 on drawing 3205-DG-20-02) and Retainer Studs (Item
15 on drawing 3205-DG-20-02) according to Assembly Procedure 1603-OM-0379. A
timber may be placed between the Clevis and Coupler in order to keep the Clevis from
rotating.
Note: The Lower Arm Link Clevis, Coupler and Coupler Pin are now fully assembled.
Set the Yoke Clevis (Item 02) on the shop floor in the up-right position as shown on
the Assembly drawing. For safety the Yoke Clevis will have to be supported in this up-
right position by bracing. Ensure that the centerline of the bearing bores is level.
Completely clean (with Alcohol only) the bearing bores of the Yoke Clevis.
Install the Flanged Radial Bearings (Item 09) in the Yoke Clevis (Item 02) according to
bearing manufacturers standards (Appendix A).
Raise the Lower Arm Link Clevis/Coupler/Coupler Pin assembly and ensure that the
centerline of the lower set of Coupler bearings is level.
Move the Lower Arm Link Clevis/Coupler/Coupler Pin assembly over the top of the
Yoke Clevis and slowly lower the assembly down into the Yoke Clevis. Ensure that
the bearing bores in the Coupler are aligned with the bearing bores in the Yoke Clevis.
This is done by installing an Alignment sleeve (Item 05 on drawing 1601-DG-04-01) in
the bearing bores located in the clevis and Coupler on both sides of the assembly.
Remove the Alignment Sleeves.
Install the Coupler Pin (Item 13) into the Clevis and Coupler according to Assembly
Procedure 1603-OM-0379. Also assemble the Coupler Pin Retainers (Item 06) and
Retainer Studs (Item 15) according to 1603-OM-0379.
Note: This completes the Yoke Clevis/Lower Arm Link trial fit. Remove Coupler Pin (Item
13) and Yoke Clevis from Lower Arm Link Clevis/Coupler/Coupler Pin Assembly.
Install the Yoke Clevis in the Yoke Structure and weld out the structure according to
the Yoke Structure drawings.
Raise the Lower Arm Link Clevis/Coupler/Coupler Pin assembly with the Lifting Guide
and ensure that the centerline of the lower set of Coupler bearings is level.
Move the Lower Arm Link Clevis/Coupler/Coupler Pin assembly over the top of the
Yoke Clevis and slowly lower the assembly down into the Yoke Clevis. Ensure that
the bearing bores in the Coupler are aligned with the bearing bores in the Clevis Yoke.
This is done by installing an Alignment sleeve (Item 05 on drawing 1601-DG-04-01) in
the bearing bores located in the clevis and Coupler on both sides of the assembly.
Remove the Alignment Sleeves.
Install the Coupler Pin (Item 13) into the Clevis and Coupler according to Assembly
Procedure 1603-OM-0379. Also assemble the Coupler Pin Retainers (Item 06) and
Retainer Studs (Item 15) according to 1603-OM-0379. A timber may be placed
between the Clevis and Coupler in order to keep the assembly from rotating over.
Note: The Lower U-Joint Assembly is now completely installed in the Yoke. See Figure
9. Repeat for the second assembly.
APPENDIX A
1603-OM-0377
REVISION A
RECORD OF ISSUE
A 75958 QD XH 20-AUG-2013
THIS DOCUMENT AND ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN ARE THE CONFIDENTIAL AND EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OF SOFEC, INC., AND MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED, USED, DISCLOSED, OR MADE
PUBLIC IN ANY MANNER PRIOR TO EXPRESSED WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM SOFEC, INC. THIS DOCUMENT IS LOANED PURSUANT TO THE FOREGOING AND MUST BE RETURNED UPON DEMAND.
1603-OM-0377
REVISION HISTORY
REVISION A
TITLE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.1 SCOPE
The primary objective of this procedure is to provide the recommended assembly methods
for both the Upper and Lower U-Joint Assemblies. This procedure also provides the
method to be used to remove any Coupler Pin from any U-Joint Assembly.
This procedure requires that the Coupler Pin Bearings have been already installed
according to bearing manufacturers standards.
Reference Drawings
Warning:
Do not allow a lubricant, Acetone, Methyl Ethyl Ketone or cutting tool fluids to
come in contact with the bearing.
The bearing should only be cleaned with Alcohol and then allowed to dry.
Pre-Installation Preparation:
The entrance to the bearing bores must have all burrs removed.
The outside diameter of all bearings must be cleaned and all burrs removed.
Hang the Mooring Support Clevis (Item 02 on drawing 3205-DG-01-02) from the
overhead crane. Ensure that the clevis is hanging level.
Slowly lower the Mooring Support Clevis (Item 02 on drawing 3205-DG-01-02) down
over the Coupler (Item 03 on drawings 3205-DG-01-02 and 3205-DG-20-02) until the
Bearing bores in the Clevis are aligned with the Bearing bores in the Coupler. Ensure
the alignment of the bearing bores by installing an Alignment Sleeve (Item 05 on
drawing 1601-DG-04-01) into both the Clevis and Coupler bearings on each side of
the assembly
Install the Coupler Pin (Item 04 on drawing 3205-DG-01-02 and item 13 on drawing
3205-DG-20-02) into the Clevis and Coupler according to Assembly Procedure 1603-
OM-0379. Also assemble the Coupler Pin Retainers (Item 06 on drawings 3205-DG-
01-02 and 3205-DG-20-02) and Retainer Studs (Item 08 on drawing 3205-DG-01-02
and item 15 on drawing 3205-DG-20-02) according to Assembly Procedure 1603-OM-
0379.
Note: The Mooring Support Clevis, the Coupler and Coupler Pin are now fully
assembled.
Set the Upper Arm Link Clevis (Item 01) on the shop floor in the up-right position as
shown on the Assembly drawing. For safety the Upper Clevis will have to be
supported in this up-right position by bracing. Ensure that the centerline of the bearing
bores is level.
Raise the Mooring Support Clevis/Coupler/Coupler Pin assembly and ensure that the
centerline of the lower set of Coupler bearings is level.
Move the Mooring Support Clevis/Coupler/Coupler Pin assembly over the top of the
Upper Arm Link Clevis and slowly lower the assembly down into the Upper Arm Link
Clevis. Ensure that the bearing bores in the Coupler are aligned with the bearing
bores in the Upper Arm Link Clevis. This done by installing an Alignment sleeve (Item
05 on drawing 1601-DG-04-01) in the bearing bores located in the clevis and Coupler
on both sides of the assembly. Remove the Alignment Sleeves.
Install the Coupler Pin (Item 05 on drawing 3205-DG-01-02) into the Clevis and
Coupler according to Assembly Procedure 1603-OM-0379. Also assemble the
Coupler Pin Retainers (Item 06 on drawing 3205-DG-01-02) and Retainer Studs (Item
08 on drawing 3205-DG-01-02) according to Assembly Procedure 1603-OM-0379.
Note: Completely clean all parts before they are put into the U-Joint assembly.
Erect some support timbers or other support such that the top of the support is 700-
725mm high and no wider than 750mm. This will allow the clevis section of the Lower
Arm Link Clevis (Item 01) to sit on the support and not touch the shop floor later in the
assembly process.
Set the Swivel Shaft Retainer (Item 08) on the support timbers. Make sure that two of
the bolt holes can be accessed for later assembly of the M20 Cap Screws (Item 19).
Set the Swivel Shaft (Item 05) on top of the Swivel Shaft Retainer (Item 08). Center
the Swivel Shaft in the middle of the Swivel Shaft Retainer.
Set the Radial Bearing (Item 11) around the Swivel Shaft (Item 05) and the Thrust
Washer (Item 10) on top of the Swivel Shaft.
Lower the Lower Arm Link Clevis (Item 01) down over the Swivel Shaft (Item 05) and
set it down on the Thrust Washer (Item 10). The clevis must not touch the floor. Be
careful to make sure that the Radial Bearing and Thrust Washer are centered during
installation and that the bolt holes are aligned. Bolt two of the M20 Cap Screws (Item
19) and Washers (Item 20) to attach the Retainer to the Swivel Shaft.
Lower the Arm Link Connector, P/N 3205-00223, down over the Swivel Shaft (Item 05)
and set the Arm Link Connector down on the Lower Arm Link Clevis. Ensure that the
connector pin hole in the Arm Link Connector is aligned with the connector pin hole in
the Swivel Shaft.
Install the Connector Pin (Item 04) and the Connector Pin Retainers (Item 07)
according to Assembly Procedure 1603-OM-0376.
Note: This completes the trial fit of the Connector Pin installation.
Using the Swivel Hoist Rings M36 on the Connector (Handling Hole) and the overhead
crane raise the Lower Arm Link Clevis (Item 01).
Install the remaining M20 Cap Screws (Item 19) and Washers (Item 20).
Set the Coupler (Item 03) on the shop floor with the centerlines of the Coupler Pin
bearing bores in the horizontal position.
Slowly lower the Lower Arm Link Clevis (Item 01) down over the Coupler (Item 03)
until the Bearing bores in the Clevis are aligned with the Bearing bores in the Coupler.
Ensure the alignment of the bearing bores by installing an Alignment Sleeve, (Item 05
of drawing 1601-DG-04-01) into both the Clevis and Coupler bearings on each side of
the assembly.
Install the Coupler Pin (Item 12) into the Clevis and Coupler according to Assembly
Procedure 1603-OM-0379. Also assemble the Coupler Pin Retainers (Item 06) and
Retainer Studs (Item 15) according to Assembly Procedure 1603-OM-0379.
Note: The Lower Clevis-Arm Link, the Coupler and Coupler Pin are now fully assembled.
Set the Yoke Clevis (Item 02) on the shop floor in the up-right position as shown on
the Assembly drawing. For safety the Yoke Clevis will have to be supported in this up-
right position by bracing. Ensure that the centerline of the bearing bores is level.
Completely clean (with Alcohol only) the bearing bores of the Yoke Clevis.
Raise the Lower Arm Link Clevis/Coupler/Coupler Pin assembly and ensure that the
centerline of the lower set of Coupler bearings is level.
Move the Lower Arm Link Clevis/Coupler/Coupler Pin assembly over the top of the
Yoke Clevis and slowly lower the assembly down into the Yoke Clevis. Ensure that
the bearing bores in the Coupler are aligned with the bearing bores in the Yoke Clevis.
This is done by installing an Alignment sleeve (Item 05 on drawing 1601-DG-04-01) in
the bearing bores located in the clevis and Coupler on both sides of the assembly.
Remove the Alignment Sleeves.
Install the Coupler Pin (Item 13 on drawing 3205-DG-20-02) into the Clevis and
Coupler according to Assembly Procedure 1603-OM-0379. Also assemble the
Coupler Pin Retainers (Item 06 on drawing 3205-DG-20-02) and Retainer Studs (Item
15 on drawing 3205-DG-20-02) according to Assembly Procedure 1603-OM-0379.
Note: The operator must completely understand this section of the procedure before
proceeding to remove a Coupler Pin.
1. The technique to remove a Coupler Pin that is described in this section of the
procedure can be used on any Coupler Pin in a U-Joint assembly, whether the
Upper or Lower U-Joint assembly.
4.1 SAFETY
1. Before a Coupler Pin is removed, the weight of the U-Joint assembly components
below the Coupler Pin that is to be removed must be setting on the shop floor or
otherwise safely supported in some manner.
2. Before pulling the upper Coupler Pin from a U-Joint Assembly that is supported
(hung) from an overhead crane, the Coupler block must be supported so that as
the Coupler Pin is removed the Coupler block will not rotate (flip) over the lower
Coupler Pin and injure someone. This can be accomplished by wedging several
wooden blocks between the bottom of the Coupler block and the lower most clevis.
Remove the M36 Nuts (Item 10) from each end of the Coupler Pin (Item 04).
Remove the Coupler Pin Retainer (Item 06) from each end of the Coupler Pin (Item
04).
Remove the M36 studs (Item 08) from each end of the Coupler Pin (Item 04).
Bolt the Pin Box (Item 01) to one side of the clevis from which the Coupler Pin is to be
removed. Torque the M20 Hex Cap Screws (Item 08) with Washers (Item 09) to the
value shown on the drawing. Ensure that the Hand Winch (Item 06) is installed at the
end of the Pin Box.
Install the Rub Strips (Item 04) and secure them in place by installing the M5 Hex Cap
Screws (Item 10). Torque the Cap Screws to the value shown on the drawing.
Screw a Shoulder Eye Bolt (Item 07) into the end of the Coupler Pin and tighten it to
10 N-m.
Slowly payout the hand winch wire rope and connect the open spelter socket from the
hand winch rope to the Shoulder Eye Bolt (Item 07)
Slowly retract the hand winch wire rope until the Coupler Pin is fully withdrawn from
the U-Joint Clevis.
Remove the Coupler Pin from the Pin Box (Item 01) and store the Coupler Pin in such
a manner that the outside surface of the Coupler Pin is protected from the elements or
from being scratched.
The Pin Box (Item 01) can now be removed by removing the M20 Hex Cap Screws
(Item 08) and Washers (Item 09).
The Coupler Pin has been completely removed and now the Coupler and the U-Joint
Clevis can be separated by raising the U-Joint clevis above the Coupler.
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TITLE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 SCOPE
The objective of this procedure is to attach the Mooring Yoke (Lower U-Joint Assembly) to
the Arm Link. Listed below are the steps that are required to complete this connection.
3.0 NOTE
This procedure must not be attempted until all of the following tasks are completed:
2. The Upper U-Joint must be assembled on the Mooring Support Structure per
Assembly Procedure 1603-OM-0378.
3. The Lower U-Joint must be assembled on the Mooring Yoke as shown on Drawing
1020-DG-01-01 per Assembly Procedure 1603-OM-0378.
4. The Arm Link must be assembled and installed on the Mooring Support Structure
per Assembly Procedure 1603-OM-0380.
5. The Swivel Shaft in the Lower U-Joint Assembly must be raised and temporally
secured in a position that is approximately 16 degrees from vertical.
4.0 PROCEDURE
Prior to pulling the Swivel Shaft into the Arm Link Connector, Align the Connector Pin
bore in the Swivel Shaft as close as possible with the Connector Pin bore in the Arm
Link Connector.
Make sure the Lifting Guide (Item 01) is installed on the Swivel Shaft with the M12
Screws (Item 08) and Washers (Item 09). Torque to the value shown on the drawing.
Align both the Swivel Shafts as close as possible with the Connector bores in the Arm
Link Connectors.
Pull the Yoke up to engage the Swivel Shafts into the Arm Link Connectors. This task
should be accomplished by following the FSRU installation procedures. The Arm Link
should bottom out on the Lower Arm Link Clevis.
Using the pad eyes on the Arm Link, install the Connector Pin Box (Item 03) on one
side of the Arm Link Connector and the Puller Support (Item 02) on the other side of
the Arm Link Connector. Secure them in place by installing the M20 Hex Cap Bolts
(Item 05), Nuts (Item 06) and Washers (Item 07). Torque the Hex Nuts to the value
shown on the drawing.
Rig a 1 Ton Cable Puller (come-a-long) supplied by the installation contractor to the
Puller Support as shown for pulling in the Connector Pin.
Using a small jack, lift/rotate the Swivel Shaft until the Connector Pin bore in the
Swivel Shaft is aligned with the bore in the Arm Link Connector.
Install the Connector Pin Guide (Item 04) on the end of the Connector Pin using the
M20 Hex Cap Bolts (Item 08) and Washers (Item 09).
Lay the Connector Pin in the Connector Pin Box (Item 03).
Using the Cable Puller, pull the Connector Pin through the Swivel Shaft until the end
of the Connector Pin is 1 inch into the Puller side of the Arm Link Connector.
Install four M36 studs (Item 16) into the Connector Pin end opposite the Puller.
Install four M36 Nuts (Item 18) and Washers (Item 17).
Using the Cable Puller, finish pulling the Connector Pin up into the Swivel Shaft until it
bottoms out on the Connector Pin Retainer.
Repeat steps for the other U-joint. The Mooring Yoke to Arm Link installation is
complete.
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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION A
Original issue of procedure
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 SCOPE
This procedure provides the general guidelines for assembling the Yoke Head Assembly
prior to offshore Yoke installation.
5. Install the Sap Caps filled with grease (3206, Item 14) on 48 x M64 studs (3206, Item
07). The assembly is complete and ready for offshore installation.
Figure 1 Pilot
APPENDIX A
Bushing Manufacturers Guideline for Freeze Fitting