Fault Phenomenon: Volvo G960 grader excessive play and noticeable wobble during blade side shift.
Troubleshooting Process:
– Checked slides: side shift slide wear plates severely worn.
– Checked blocks: sliding blocks worn or cracked.
– Checked lubrication: lack of grease.
– Checked adjustment: adjustment shims missing.
Root Cause: The wear plates and blocks for the blade side shift were severely worn due to long-term lack of lubrication and dust ingress, causing excessive clearance.
Required Parts: Blade side shift wear plate and block assembly.