Removal Procedure
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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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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, NENG2500, "Caterpillar Tools and Shop Products Guide" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates. |
- Drain the fuel tank into a suitable container for storage or disposal. The maximum capacity of the fuel tanks is 110 L (30 US gal). Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain".
- Put Identification marks on all hoses and on all wires. Plug all hoses. This helps to prevent fluid loss and this helps to keep contaminants from entering the system.
- Loosen the clamps in order to disconnect two hoses (1) from fuel tank (2). Disconnect electrical connector (3) for the fuel sender.
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- Place a suitable floor jack on the underside of fuel tank (2). If necessary, use cribbing to keep the fuel tank level on the floor jack. Raise the floor jack and support the fuel tank.
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- From the underside of the machine, remove two bolts (4) and the washers which secure fuel tank (2) to the side of chassis (5) .
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- Remove two bolts (6), two washers (7) and two mounts (8) from fuel tank (2) .
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- Use the floor jack and carefully lower fuel tank (2). Remove the fuel tank from the machine. The weight of the fuel tank is approximately 40 kg (88 lb).
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- Slide fuel tank (2) out of plate assembly (9). Remove two sleeves (10) and two mounts (11) from the fuel tank.
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