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Re-tension Track and Finalize Assembly

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Remove and replace a steel track the easy way Start to finish 3 hours!

What happens here

After securing the master link, re-install the grease fitting. Attach a grease gun to the fitting and begin pumping grease into the tensioning cylinder. As grease fills the cylinder, it will push out, tightening the track. Continue pumping grease until the track achieves the correct tension, typically allowing for approximately one inch of sag. Re-install the cover plate over the grease fitting and secure it with its bolts.

Goal: Restore proper track tension and complete the assembly

Tools and materials

  • Cover Plate — Protecting the grease fitting and cylinder
  • Grease Fitting — Allowing grease to be pumped into the cylinder
  • Grease Gun — Pumping grease to tension the track
  • Wrench — Securing the cover plate bolts
  • Grease — Tensioning the track