TH210 and TH215 Telehandlers Power Train Caterpillar

Front Axle (Fixed) - Remove

Usage:

Removal Procedure

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Table 1
Required Tools
Tool	Part Number	Part Description	Qty
A	8S-7610	Base	2
	8S-7650	Cylinder	2
	3S-6224	Electric Hydraulic Pump	1
	8S-7645	Hose	1
B	180-3033	Repair Stand	1
B	180-3034	Repair Stand	1

Start By:

Remove the fenders from both the front wheels. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly Manual, RENR5162, "Machine Systems", "Fender - Remove and Instal".
Raise the boom and install the boom cylinder lock. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Boom Cylinder Lock - Removal and Installation Procedures".
Remove the drive shaft. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly Manual, "Drive Shaft - Remove and Install".
Release the hydraulic system pressure. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly Manual, "Hydraulic System Pressure - Release".

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Personal injury can result from hydraulic oil pressure and hot oil.
Hydraulic oil pressure can remain in the hydraulic system after the engine has been stopped. Serious injury can be caused if this pressure is not released before any service is done on the hydraulic system.

Make sure all of the work tools have been lowered to the ground, and the oil is cool before removing any components or lines. Remove the oil filler cap only when the engine is stopped, and the filler cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.

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Personal injury or death can result from improper lifting or blocking.
When a hoist or jack is used to lift any part or component, stand clear of the area. Be sure the hoist or jack has the correct capacity to lift a component. Install blocks or stands before performance of any work under a heavy component.

Approximate weights of the components are shown. Clean all surfaces where parts are to be installed.

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NOTICE

Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting, and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids. Refer to Special Publication, PERJ1017, "Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Cat^® products. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.

Put identification marks on all lines, hoses, wires and tubes for installation purposes. Plug all lines, hoses and tubes. This helps prevent fluid loss and contamination of the oil system.
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Install suitable cribbing between the rear axle and the chassis in order to stop any oscillation of the rear axle. Refer to the white arrow in Illustration 1.
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Position Tooling (A) under the front axle. Refer to Illustration 2. Use the Tooling to raise the wheels for the front axle off the ground no more than 50 mm (2 inch). The weight of the machine is approximately 5500 kg (12125 lb).
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Install Tool (B) with appropriate cribbing under the engine compartment at the right front side of the machine. Refer to Illustration 3.
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Install Tool (C) with appropriate cribbing under the cab at the left front side of the machine. Refer to Illustration 4.
Use Tooling (A) to lower the machine onto Tool (B) and Tool (C). Ensure that the wheels for the front axle remain off the ground. Otherwise return to Step 3 and adjust the height of Tool (B) and Tool (C). Leave Tooling (A) in position and do not remove the Tooling at this step.
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Cut the cable strap that secures brake cable (2) to hose (1). Make a note of the position of the cable strap for the purpose of installation.
Disconnect hose (1) from the hydrostatic drive motor. Move the hose aside.
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Disconnect hoses (3) from the hydrostatic drive motor. Move the hoses aside.
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Disconnect electrical connector (4) from the hydrostatic drive motor. Move the electrical connector aside.
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Disconnect harnesses (5) from harness (7) and harness (8) at electrical connectors (6). Lay all the harnesses aside.
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Disconnect hose (9) from tee (10). Move the hose aside.
Loosen elbow (12) at connector (11) to the hydrostatic drive motor.
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Disconnect tee (10) from elbow (12) at connector (14). Move the tee and hose (13) aside.
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Disconnect hoses (15) from the hydrostatic drive motor. Move the hoses aside. Do not blank the orifices for the hoses on the hydrostatic drive motor at this step. Leave the orifices on the hydrostatic drive motor open in order to allow the motor to rotate when the wheels on the front axle are rotated.
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Cut the cable strap that secures harness (8) to hose (16). Refer to the white arrow in Illustration 12. Lay the harness aside. Make a note of the position of the cable strap for the purpose of installation.
Disconnect hose (16) and hose (17) from the front axle. Lay the hoses aside.
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Disconnect hose (18) from the front axle. Lay the hose aside.
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Remove bolt (19), the nut and the washers and remove pin (20) and the clip in order to disconnect brake cable (2) from the front axle. Lay the brake cable aside.
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Position a suitable floor jack with suitable cribbing under the case for the transfer gears. Use the floor jack to support the weight of the transfer gears and the hydrostatic drive motor. Refer to Illustration 17.
Use Tooling (A) to support the weight of the front axle. Do not lift the machine off Tool (B) and Tool (C). Refer to Illustrations 3 and 4 for the positions of Tool (B) and Tool (C).
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Carefully unfasten bolts (21), the nuts and the washers that secure the front axle to the machine.
Use Tooling (A) to carefully lower the front axle onto the wheels for the front axle. Remove the Tooling, spacers (22), mounting plates (23), bolts (21), the nuts and the washers.
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With the aid of a second person, move the front axle away from the machine. At the same time, use the floor jack to support the weight of the case for the transfer gears and the hydrostatic drive motor.
Plug the orifices that were not blanked at step 15.