PL61 Pipelayer Power Train Caterpillar


Recoil Spring - Assemble

Usage:

PL61 WGS

Assembly Procedure

Table 1
Required Tools 
Tool  Part Number  Part Description  Qty 
4C-9540  Recoil Spring Bench 
146-2457  Hydraulic Power Supply Gp 
223-3506  Hydraulic Cylinder and Lines Gp 
8S-9971  Adapter 
142-4212  Spanner Socket As 

Note: Cleanliness is an important factor. Before assembly, clean all parts in cleaning fluid. Allow the parts to air dry. Wiping cloths or rags should not be used to dry parts. Lint may be deposited on the parts which may cause later trouble. Inspect all parts. If any parts are worn or damaged, use new parts for replacement. All assembly procedures must be performed on a clean work surface and in a clean hydraulic area. Keep cleaned parts covered and protected at all times.

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

------ WARNING! ------

Personal injury or death can result from recoil spring force.

Recoil spring force, if not relieved, can result in personal injury or death.

Relieve spring force before removing threaded retainer, performing repairs on recoil spring housing, or removing recoil spring.




    Illustration 1g01352917

    Note: Check the condition of the threads on adjuster assembly (10) and on special nut (7). If any of the threads are worn or damaged, use new parts for replacement.

  1. Install tube (11) onto adjuster assembly (10).

  2. Attach a suitable lifting device to recoil spring (12). Install recoil spring (12) onto adjuster assembly (10).


    Illustration 2g01352888

  3. Loosely assemble the remaining components of the recoil spring assembly. Install special nut (7), strap (9), and bolts (8).


    Illustration 3g00832459

  4. Install Tooling (B) on Tooling (A).


    Illustration 4g00832458

  5. Install Tooling (C) to Tooling (B).


    Illustration 5g00832542

  6. Install Tooling (D) on Tooling (B), as shown.


    Illustration 6g00832545

    Note: Two adjustable supports (1), reaction plate (2), and movable plate (3) are part of Tooling (A).

  7. Position two supports (1) of Tooling (A) in order to support the recoil spring assembly. Make sure that the two supports are level.

  8. Adjust the spacing between reaction plate (2) and movable plate (3). The spacing is approximately the same length as the free length of the recoil spring assembly.


    Illustration 7g01352987


    Illustration 8g00832845

    Note: Do not remove the lifting device from recoil spring assembly (4) until the unit is centered and locked in Tooling (A).

    Note: Recoil spring assembly (4) may be installed in Tooling (A) from the end. In this case, the reaction plate must be removed. Then reinstall the reaction plate after the recoil spring assembly is in place on the two adjustable supports in Tooling (A).

    Note: The lifting device is removed from recoil spring assembly (4) for photographic purposes.

  9. Attach an appropriate lifting device to recoil spring assembly (4). The weight of the recoil spring assembly is approximately 53 kg (117 lb). Carefully lift the loosely assembled recoil spring assembly and position the recoil spring assembly on two adjustable supports (1) in Tooling (A).

  10. Adjust the two adjustable supports until the centerline of recoil spring assembly (4) and the centerline of Tooling (A) are aligned.

  11. Reposition the recoil spring assembly until the rod of the adjuster assembly is centered in the hole in reaction plate (2). Refer to Illustration 8.


    Illustration 9g01353761

  12. Position support (13) so the hole is centered with both the hole in reaction plate (2 ) and the rod of adjuster assembly (10).


    Illustration 10g00832618

  13. After the recoil spring assembly is centered, install pins (5) on the back side of the reaction plate, as shown.

  14. Operate Tooling (B) enough to hold the recoil spring assembly in position between the reaction plate and the movable plate. Make sure that the recoil spring assembly is centered. Make sure that the rod of adjuster assembly (10) and the hole in washer (13) are centered with the hole in reaction plate (2).

    ------ WARNING! ------

    Personal injury or death can result from recoil spring force.

    Recoil spring force, if not relieved, can result in personal injury or death.

    Relieve spring force before removing threaded retainer, performing repairs on recoil spring housing, or removing recoil spring.




    Illustration 11g00832628


    Illustration 12g01353022

  15. Close covers (6) on Tooling (A). Use Tooling (B) to compress the recoil spring assembly slightly.

  16. Open covers (6) on Tooling (A). Measure Dimension (X). The compressed length of Dimension (X) must be 404.6 mm (15.9 inch). If the compressed length of Dimension (X) is not correct, close covers (6) on Tooling (A) and adjust the length with Tooling (B). Adjust the length of Dimension (X) until the compressed length of Dimension (X) is correct.


    Illustration 13g01352888

  17. Install special nut (7). Slowly release the pressure on Tooling (B) until special nut (7) is seated against plate (10).

  18. Install strap (9) and install bolts (8).

End By:

  1. Install the recoil spring and the track adjuster. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Recoil Spring and Track Adjuster - Install".

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