583T Pipelayer Power Train Caterpillar

Installation Procedure

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1. Adjust Tooling (A) until Dimension (X) is equal to 145 mm (5.7 inch).

2. Remove two bolts (5) and install Tooling (A) to final drive (4). Attach a suitable lifting device to Tooling (A). The weight of final drive (4) is approximately 670 kg (1480 lb). Position final drive (4) and the O-ring seal.

3. Install bolts (6). Tighten bolts (6) to a torque of 800 ± 90 N·m (590 ± 66 lb ft). Install bolts (7) .

4. Remove Tooling (A). Apply SAE 30W oil to the threads of two bolts (5). Tighten bolts (5) to a torque of 300 ± 50 N·m (221 ± 37 lb ft). Tighten bolts (5) for another 1/3 turn. The final torque for bolts (5) must be a minimum of 570 N·m (420 lb ft).

5. Refer to Steps 1 through 4 for the opposite side.

6. The following procedure is for the left side of the machine.
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   1. Use a suitable lifting device in order to position ladder assembly (2) to the original position. The weight of ladder assembly (2) is approximately 27 kg (60 lb). Install bolts (3), the washers, and clamps (1) .

7. The following procedure is for the right side of the machine.

   1. Raise the counterweight. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Counterweight Control" for the correct procedure.

8. Install the outer drive axle. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Axle - Install".

9. Fill the final drive with oil. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Final Drive Oil - Change".

10. Refer to Steps 8 and 9 for the opposite side.

End By: Connect the track. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Track - Connect".