Start By:
- Release the hydraulic system oil pressure. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "System Pressure - Release".
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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, "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. |
Note: Put identification marks on all lines, on all hoses, on all wires, and on all tubes for installation purposes. Plug all lines, hoses, and tubes. This helps to prevent fluid loss and this helps to keep contaminants from entering the system.
- Disconnect hose assemblies (1) and (2).
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Illustration 2 g01080456 - Remove bolts (3) and remove guard (4). Disconnect hose assemblies (5) and (6). Attach a suitable lifting device to the stabilizer link. The weight of the stabilizer link is approximately
146 kg (320 lb) . - Remove bolts (7) and cap (8) from each side of stabilizer link (9).
- Start the engine and carefully turn the machine to the left in order to disengage the stabilizer link. Remove stabilizer link (9).
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- Attach a suitable lifting device to the stabilizer link. The weight of the stabilizer link is approximately
146 kg (320 lb) . Install stabilizer link (9). Start the engine and carefully turn the machine to the right in order to engage the stabilizer link. - Install cap (8) and bolts (7) to each side of stabilizer link (9).
- Connect hose assemblies (5) and (6). Install guard (4) and install bolts (3).
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Illustration 4 g01080453 - Connect hose assemblies (1) and (2).
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