R1300G Series II Load Haul Dump Machine Systems Caterpillar

Installation procedure

Note: Check the O-ring seals, the gaskets, and the seals for wear or for damage. Replace the components, if necessary.

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1. Attach a suitable lifting device to steering cylinder (16). The weight of steering cylinder (16) is approximately 110 kg (242 lb).

2. Apply Tooling (E) to the bores of steering cylinder (16) .

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3. Align the bores of steering cylinder (16) and the rear frame.

4. Install washers (18) (as required) and pin (19) .

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5. Install three caps (17) to collet (13). Install three caps (17) to collet (14) .

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6. Install three bungs (15) to collet (14). Install the three bungs to collet (13) .

7. Apply Tooling (F) to the inside diameter and the outside diameter of collet (13) and collet (14) .

8. Install collet (13) and collet (14) .

9. Apply Tooling (F) to the threads of bolt (12). Install bolt (12) and the washer.

Note: The collet on one side must not extend farther than the other when the bolt is tight.

10. Tighten bolt (12) to a torque of 870 ± 110 N·m (640 ± 80 lb ft). After the bolt is tight, hit the collet on each side with a heavy hammer until the torque on the bolt is less than 475 N·m (350 lb ft).

11. Tighten bolt (12) again to a torque of 870 ± 110 N·m (640 ± 80 lb ft). Hit each collet again until the torque for the bolt is less than 675 N·m (500 lb ft).

12. Tighten bolt (12) to a final torque of 870 ± 110 N·m (640 ± 80 lb ft).

13. Install nut (11) and tighten to a torque of 500 ± 65 N·m (370 ± 48 lb ft).

    Note: At the end of 50 service hours, loosen nut (11) and then repeat Step 10 through Step 13.

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14. Install cover (10) and four bolts (9) .

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15. Connect hose assembly (8) to the steering cylinder.

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16. Connect hose assemblies (6) and (7) to the steering cylinder.

17. Fill the hydraulic tank with oil to the correct level. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Hydraulic System Oil Level - Check".

18. Start the engine. Align the bores of steering cylinder (16) and the front frame. Stop the engine.

19. Repeat Step 4 through Step 13 to install the rod end collet assembly.

20. Fill the hydraulic tank with oil to the correct level. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Hydraulic System Oil Level - Check".

21. Lubricate the steering cylinder bearings. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Steering Cylinder Bearings - Lubricate".

End By: Remove the steering lock. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Steering Frame Lock - Remove and Install".