Checking the Active on Demand Coupling

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Fig 1: Checking Active On Demand Coupling In Final Drive Housing Is Completely Clean

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Check carefully that the space for the AOC (Active on Demand Coupling) in the final drive housing is completely clean.

There must not be any lint from paper or cloths.

Fig 2: Identifying Active On Demand Coupling

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Check thoroughly that the Active on Demand Coupling is clean. Also check that the mating surface is not damaged.

Place the new O-ring on the Active on Demand Coupling.