938G Series II Wheel Loader and IT38G Series II Integrated Toolcarrier Machine Systems Caterpillar

Removal Procedure

Start By:

1. Connect the steering frame lock. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Steering Frame Lock - Separate and Connect".

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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 attachments have been lowered, 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 can result from the sudden release of high pressure oil. Be sure the engine has been shut off for a minimum of five minutes to be sure that the accumulator pressure is zero. The accumulator is filled with dry nitrogen. Do not loosen or remove the valve or cap from the top of the accumulator. A bleed screw at the bottom of the accumulator can be used to release the pressure that is left in the system.

Note: Put identification on all lines, on all hoses and on all wires for installation purposes. Plug all lines and all hoses. This helps to prevent fluid loss and this helps to keep contaminants from entering the system.

1. Apply the parking brake.

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2. Raise the lift arms off the ground by approximately 1.5 m (5 ft). Place Tooling (A) under the lift arms, as shown.

3. Release the pressure in the hydraulic system. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Hydraulic System Pressure - Release".

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4. Remove nuts (1) and cover (2) .

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5. Disconnect hose assembly (3) .

6. Disconnect fitting (4) .

7. Remove tee (5) .

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8. Remove bolts (6). (The rear clamp is shown.)

9. Carefully remove ride control accumulator (7) .

Installation Procedure

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Personal injury or death can result from improper accumulator charging. Dry nitrogen is the only gas approved for use in the accumulator. Charging the accumulator with oxygen gas will cause an explosion. This danger will not happen if nitrogen cylinders with standard CGA Compressed Gas Association, Inc.Number 580 connections are used. When ordering nitrogen gas, be sure that the cylinders are equipped with CGA Number 580 Connections. Do not use color codes or other methods of identification to tell the difference between nitrogen and oxygen cylinders. Never use an adapter to connect your nitrogen charging group to a valve outlet used on both nitrogen, oxygen or other gas cylinders. Be sure you use dry nitrogen (99.8 % purity).

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1. Position ride control accumulator (7) and install bolts (6) .

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2. Install tee (5) .

3. Connect fitting (4) .

4. Connect hose (3) .

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5. Position cover (2) and install bolts (1) .

6. Fill the hydraulic system with oil. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Lubricant Viscositites" and Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Capacities (Refill)".

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7. Raise the lift arms and remove Tooling (A) .

8. Release the parking brake.

End By: Separate the steering frame lock. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Steering Frame Lock - Separate and Connect".