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A track link assembly includes a first track link having a passageway defined therethrough. The track link assembly also includes a bushing having an end face, wherein the bushing is positioned within the passageway. The track link assembly further includes a first seal member having an exterior sur

A track link assembly includes a first track link having a passageway defined therethrough. The track link assembly also includes a bushing having an end face, wherein the bushing is positioned within the passageway. The track link assembly further includes a first seal member having an exterior surface, the first seal member being secured to the bushing end face with a resilient bond formed by an adhesive such as Loctite adhesive part number 17430. In addition, the track link assembly includes a protective coating secured to the exterior surface of the first seal member, wherein the protective coating and the first seal member are made of different materials relative to each other. An associated method for maintaining a track link assembly is also disclosed.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A track link assembly, comprising:a first track link having a passageway defined therethrough;a bushing having an end face, said bushing being positioned within said passageway;a first seal member having an exterior surface, said first seal member being secured to said bu

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A track link assembly, comprising:a first track link having a passageway defined therethrough;a bushing having an end face, said bushing being positioned within said passageway;a first seal member having an exterior surface, said first seal member being secured to said bushing end face; anda protective coating secured to said exterior surface of said first seal member, wherein said protective coating and said first seal member are made of different materials relative to each other.