216B, 216B2, 226B, 226B2, 232B, 232B2, 242B and 242B2 Skid Steer Loaders Machine Systems Caterpillar

Lift Arms - Remove

Usage:

242B BXM

Removal Procedure

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Table 1
Required Tools
Tool	Part Number	Part Name	Qty
A	1P-2860	Retaining Ring Pliers	1
B	138-7575	Link Bracket	2
C	140-7742	Sleeve	2

Start By:

Release the hydraulic system pressure. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Hydraulic System Pressure - Release".
Remove the quick coupler. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Quick Coupler - Remove and Install".
Remove the tilt cylinder. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Tilt Cylinder - Remove and Install".

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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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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, 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.

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

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Attach a suitable lifting device to the lift arm assembly. The weight of the lift arm assembly is approximately 442 kg (975 lb).

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Use Tooling (C) with the suitable lifting device at the rear of the lift arm assembly, as shown. Use Tooling (A) in order to remove retaining ring (3). Remove pin (4). Lower the rod end of the lift cylinder. Repeat this step for the other side.

Tilt the cab. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Cab - Tilt".

Raise the lift arm assembly in order to gain access to the inside link arm.

Note: Observe the location of the shims that are removed for installation purposes. Use caution when you are removing pin assembly (2). The inside link arm will drop when the pin is removed. The inside link arm weighs approximately 23 kg (51 lb).

Note: Support link arm assembly when the second pin is removed. Lay the link assembly against the frame. Observe the location of shims that are removed for installation purposes.