Difficulty in Accessing the Grease Zerks on 414E Backhoe Loaders{7054, 7120} Caterpillar

Backhoe Loader:

414E (S/N: ELB1-UP)

Introduction

The problem that is identified below does not have a known permanent solution. Until a permanent solution is known, use the solution that is identified below.

Problem

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There are two grease zerks on the 316-1060 Pivot Arm Gp . See Illustration 1.

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The two grease zerks are very difficult to access. The limited space between the 316-1060 Pivot Arm Gp and the cab floor prevents the nipple of a standard grease gun from fitting onto the grease zerks. See Illustration 2.

Solution

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Replace each of the existing grease zerks with one adapter (1) and one grease fitting (2). See Illustration 3.