Note: Cleanliness is an important factor. Before you begin the removal procedure, the exterior of the components should be thoroughly cleaned. This will help to prevent dirt from entering the internal mechanism.
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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, PERJ1017, "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 hoses, on all hose assemblies, on all harness assemblies, 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.
- Articulate the machine in order to allow access to the fuel tank.
- Drain the fuel tank into a suitable container for storage or disposal. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain".
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Illustration 1 g01411860 - Remove bolts (1) in order to remove step assembly (2).
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Illustration 2 g01411870 - Disconnect harness assembly (3).
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Illustration 3 g01411876 - Disconnect hose (4).
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Illustration 4 g01411882 - Loosen clamp (6). Disconnect hose assembly (5). Remove hose (4). Remove bolt (7), the washer, and tube (8) (not shown).
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Illustration 5 g01412069 - Loosen clamps (10). Remove tube (9) from hose (11).
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Illustration 6 g01412072 - Disconnect hose assembly (12).
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Illustration 7 g01412078 - Loosen clamps (13) and remove hose (14).
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Illustration 8 g01412088 - Remove bolts (15) and remove bracket (16).
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Illustration 9 g01412092 - Remove bolts (17) and remove bracket (18).
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Illustration 10 g01412096 - Remove bolts (19) and remove bracket (20). Use two people in order to remove fuel tank (21) from the machine. The weight of fuel tank (21) is approximately
36 kg (80 lb) . - Repeat Steps 1 through 12 in order to remove the fuel tank on the opposite side of the machine.
