ProcedureGantryPM
Slit operation check (slice/slit width table) and wedge slide check & lubrication — 1.27/1.28
Verify, by moving the slit and wedge units from the test panel, that the slit width actually selected matches the chosen slice width against a reference tolerance table (item 1.27), and that the wedge slide moves smoothly without abrasion, greasing the change nut before reassembly (item 1.28).
Applies to
Aquilion 16 (TSX-101A)
Personnel
1 technician · Intermediate — item 1.27 is a visual functional check driven from the test panel; item 1.28 additionally requires removing/reinstalling the wedge slit unit, inspecting the change nut and ball spline by eye, applying grease, and paint-marking the reinstalled bolts (skill assessed from procedure content, not an OEM-stated level).
Steps
8 steps
Source
2Y201-061E*E p.32-33
Tools & parts
| Item | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Test panel | n/a in source | |
| Phillips screwdriver | n/a in source | |
| M8 L wrench | n/a in source | |
| Marking paint (yellow) | n/a in source | |
| Grease (multipurpose No. 2) | n/a in source | |
| Waste cloth | n/a in source |
Full step-by-step for Slit operation check (slice/slit width table) and wedge slide check & lubrication — 1.27/1.28
All 8 steps are documented in the FSELIB Aquilion 16 (TSX-101A) service manual — re-authored, web-first, with the real figures from the source.
Open the full procedureRelated Gantry guides
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View all Aquilion 16 (TSX-101A) guidesSource: 2Y201-061E*E p.32-33. Preview re-authored by FSELIB — the full procedure with figures and steps is in the paid service manual.