2004/07/26 Caterpillar

Multi Terrain Loader:

287B (S/N: ZSA1-UP)

Disassembly and Assembly, RENR4884, "267B, 277B and 287B Multi Terrain Loaders Power Train", "Track (Rubber) - Remove and Install - 287B Multi Terrain Loader". This manual is part of Service Manual, RENR4880.

Disregard the current procedure for the removal and for the installation of the rubber track for 287B machines. Use the updated procedures that are provided herein.

Track (Rubber) - Remove and Install - 287B (S/N: ZSA1-544) Multi Terrain Loader

Removal Procedure

Table 1

Required Tools
Tool	Part Number	Part Description	Qty
A	180-3033	Repair Stand Set	4

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1. Use Tooling (A) to support the machine.

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2. Remove bolts (3) on both sides of the undercarriage.

3. Release the tension on the track. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Track (Rubber) - Inspect/Adjust".

4. Remove pins (1). Remove track tensioner (2) .

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5. Use a suitable lifting device to support track (4). The weight of track (4) is approximately 136 kg (300 lb).

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6. Install bolt (5). Use a suitable pry bar to swing track drive (6) away from the machine.

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7. Lubricate front idler wheels (7) with a solution of soap and water. Use a suitable pry bar to remove track (4) .

Installation Procedure

Table 2

Required Tools
Tool	Part Number	Part Description	Qty
A	180-3033	Repair Stand Set	4
B	242-6165	Track Tool	1

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1. Use a suitable lifting device to support track (4). The weight of track (4) is approximately 136 kg (300 lb).

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2. Install the track loosely onto the undercarriage. The first row of drive lugs at the rear portion of the track should be installed between the rear idler wheels.

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3. Remove bolts (9) in order to install Tooling (B). Removal of bolts (9), which are the retaining bolts for the bogie axle group, will release the axle's retainer plate.

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4. Install Tooling (B) .

5. Lubricate the wheels and the track's drive lugs with a solution of soap and water in order to facilitate installation of the track.

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6. Pull the handle of Tooling (B) away from the machine in order to push the track over the front idler wheel.

   Note: Multiple repositioning of Tooling (B) on the track may be required in order to completely install the track.

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Illustration 11	g01083073

7. Remove Tooling (B). Place the axle's retaining plate in position and install bolts (9). Tighten bolts to a torque of 50 ± 10 N·m (37 ± 7 lb ft).

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8. In order to use Tooling (B) for installation of the track on the rear idler wheels, remove mounting plate (C) by removing bolt (E) that installs handle (D) to mounting plate (C). Then, rotate mounting plate (C) for 180° and reinstall handle (D) with bolt (E). Tighten bolt (E) to a torque of 47 ± 9 N·m (35 ± 7 lb ft).

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9. Remove bolts (9) in order to install Tooling (B). Removal of bolts (9), which are the retaining bolts for the bogie axle group, will release the axle's retainer plate.

10. Install Tooling (B) .

11. Lubricate the wheels and the track's drive lugs with a solution of soap and water in order to facilitate installation of the track.

12. Pull the handle of Tooling (B) away from the machine in order to push the track over the rear idler wheels.

    Note: Multiple repositionings of Tooling (B) on the track may be required in order to completely install the track.

13. Remove Tooling (B). Place the axle's retainer plate in position and reinstall bolts (9). Tighten bolts to a torque of 50 ± 10 N·m (37 ± 7 lb ft).

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14. Use a suitable pry bar in order to reposition track drive (6). Remove bolt (5) .

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15. Use a suitable lifting device to support the track. Install track (4) onto the track drive.

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16. Place track tensioner (2) in position and install pins (1) .

17. Install bolts (3) on both sides of the undercarriage.

18. Adjust the tension on the track. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Track (Rubber) - Inspect/Adjust".

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19. Remove Tooling (A) from the machine.

Track (Rubber) - Remove and Install - 287B (S/N: ZSA545-UP) Multi Terrain Loader

Removal Procedure

Table 3

Required Tools
Tool	Part Number	Part Description	Qty
A	180-3033	Repair Stand Set	4

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Illustration 18	g01057463

1. Use Tooling (A) to support the machine.

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2. Remove bolt (3) and spacer (8) on both sides of the undercarriage.

   Note: The track drive may need to be moved forward in order to provide access to bolt (3) on the inside of the track drive. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Track (Rubber) - Inspect/Adjust".

3. Remove bolt (5) on both sides of the undercarriage.

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4. Use the track tensioner (2) in order to move the track drive forward onto the flat portion of the undercarriage. Remove pins (1). Remove track tensioner (2) .

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5. Use a suitable lifting device to support track (4). The weight of track (4) is approximately 136 kg (300 lb).

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6. Align the drive frame and the bracket on the undercarriage. Install bolt (5). Use a suitable pry bar to reposition track drive (6) away from the machine.

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7. Lubricate front idler wheels (7) with a solution of soap and water. Use a suitable pry bar to remove track (4) .

Installation Procedure

Table 4

Required Tools
Tool	Part Number	Part Description	Qty
A	180-3033	Repair Stand Set	4
B	242-6165	Track Tool	1

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Illustration 24	g01057441

1. Use a suitable lifting device to support track (4). The weight of track (4) is approximately 136 kg (300 lb).

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2. Install the track loosely onto the undercarriage. Position the first row of the drive lugs at the rear portion of the track between the rear idler wheels.

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Illustration 26	g01083073

3. Remove bolts (9) in order to install Tooling (B). Removal of bolts (9), which are the retaining bolts for the bogie axle group, will release the axle's retainer plate.

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Illustration 27	g01083113

4. Install Tooling (B) .

5. To facilitate installation of the track, lubricate the wheels and the track's drive lugs with a solution of soap and water.

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Illustration 28	g01083132

6. Pull the handle of Tooling (B) away from the machine in order to push the track over the front idler wheel.

   Note: Multiple repositioning of Tooling (B) on the track may be required in order to completely install the track.

7. Remove Tooling (B). Place the axle's retaining plate in position and reinstall bolts (9). Tighten the bolts to a torque of 50 ± 10 N·m (39 ± 7 lb ft).

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8. In order to use Tooling (B) for installation of the track on the rear idler wheels, remove mounting plate (C) by removing bolt (E) that installs handle (D) to mounting plate (C). Then, rotate mounting plate (C) for 180° and reinstall handle (D) with bolt (E). Tighten bolt (E) to a torque of 47 ± 9 N·m (35 ± 7 lb ft).

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9. Remove bolts (9) in order to install Tooling (B). Removal of bolts (9), which are the retaining bolts for the bogie axle group, will release the axle's retainer plate.

10. Install Tooling (B) .

11. Lubricate the wheels and the track's drive lugs with a solution of soap and water in order to facilitate installation of the track.

12. Pull the handle of Tooling (B) away from the machine in order to push the track over the rear idler wheels.

    Note: Multiple repositionings of Tooling (B) on the track may be required in order to completely install the track.

13. Remove Tooling (B). Place the axle's retainer plate in position and reinstall bolts (9). Tighten the bolts to a torque of 50 ± 10 N·m (39 ± 7 lb ft).

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14. Use a suitable pry bar in order to reposition track drive (6). Remove bolt (5) .

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15. Use a suitable lifting device to support the track. Install track (4) onto the track drive.

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16. Place track tensioner (2) in position and install pins (1) .

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17. Move the drive frame rearward until the rear bolts (3) and spacers (8) can be installed in the drive frame. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Track (Rubber) - Inspect/Adjust". Install bolt (3) and spacer (8) on both sides of the undercarriage. Tighten bolts to a torque of 215 ± 40 N·m (159 ± 30 lb ft).

18. Adjust the tension of the track. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Track (Rubber) - Inspect/Adjust".

19. Install bolt (5) on both sides of the undercarriage. Tighten bolts to a torque of 240 ± 40 N·m (177 ± 30 lb ft).

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20. Remove Tooling (A) from the machine.