128-4775 Lifting Bracket Assembly{0599, 0632, 0727, 1122, 4050} Caterpillar

Off-Highway Truck/Tractor: All

Wheel Loader: All

Introduction

European Union Compliant, CE Marked

Important Safety Information

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Think Safety

Most accidents that involve product operation, maintenance, and repair are caused by failure to observe basic safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing potentially hazardous situations before an accident occurs. A person must be alert to potential hazards. This person should also have the necessary training, skills, and tools to perform these functions properly.

Improper operation, lubrication, maintenance, or repair of this product can be dangerous and could result in injury or death.

Do not operate or perform any lubrication, maintenance, or repair on this product until you have read and understood the operation, lubrication, maintenance, and repair information.

Safety precautions and warnings are provided in this manual and on the product. If these hazard warnings are not heeded, bodily injury or death could occur to you or to other persons.

The hazards are identified by the Safety Alert Symbol and followed by a Signal Word such as "DANGER","WARNING", or "CAUTION". The Safety Alert "WARNING" label is shown below.

A non-exhaustive list of operations that may cause product damage are identified by "NOTICE" labels on the product and in this publication.

Caterpillar cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a potential hazard. The warnings in this publication and on the product are therefore, not all inclusive. If a tool, procedure, work method, or operating technique that is not recommended by Caterpillar is used, the operator must be sure that the procedures are safe. The operator must also be sure that the product will not be damaged or made unsafe by any unspecified procedures.

The information, specifications, and illustrations in this publication are based on information that was available at the time that the publication was written. The specifications, torques, pressures, measurements, adjustments, illustrations, and other items can change at any time. These changes can affect the service that is given to the product. Obtain the complete and most current information before you start any job.

When replacement parts are required for this product, Caterpillar recommends using Cat replacement parts or parts with equivalent specifications including, but not limited to physical dimensions, type, strength, and material.

Literature Information

This manual contains safety information, operation instructions and maintenance information and should be stored with the tool group.

Some photographs or illustrations in this publication may show details that can be different from your service tool. Guards and covers might have been removed for illustrative purposes.

Continuing improvement and advancement of product design might have caused changes to your service tool, which are not included in this publication.

Whenever a question arises regarding your service tool or this publication, consult Dealer Service Tools (DST) for the latest available information.

Safety Section

The Safety Section lists basic safety precautions.

Read and understand the basic precautions listed in the Safety Section before operating or performing maintenance and repair on this service tool.

General Information Section

The General Information Section describes tooling functions and features. This section provides useful information on individual parts, additional tooling, and resources.

Operation Section

The Operation Section is a reference for the new operator and a refresher for the experienced operator.

Photographs and illustrations guide the operator through correct procedures for using the tool group.

Operating techniques outlined in this publication are basic. Skill and techniques develop as the operator gains knowledge of the service tool and tool capabilities.

Maintenance Section

The Maintenance Section is a guide to tool inspection, cleaning, storage, and tool disposal.

Literature Information

This manual contains safety information, operation instructions and maintenance information and should be stored with the tool group.

Some photographs or illustrations in this publication may show details that can be different from your service tool. Guards and covers might have been removed for illustrative purposes.

Continuing improvement and advancement of product design might have caused changes to your service tool, which are not included in this publication.

Whenever a question arises regarding your service tool or this publication, consult Dealer Service Tools (DST) for the latest available information.

Safety Section

The Safety Section lists basic safety precautions.

Read and understand the basic precautions listed in the Safety Section before operating or performing maintenance and repair on this service tool.

General Information Section

The General Information Section describes tooling functions and features. This section provides useful information on individual parts, additional tooling, and resources.

Operation Section

The Operation Section is a reference for the new operator and a refresher for the experienced operator.

Photographs and illustrations guide the operator through correct procedures for using the tool group.

Operating techniques outlined in this publication are basic. Skill and techniques develop as the operator gains knowledge of the service tool and tool capabilities.

Maintenance Section

The Maintenance Section is a guide to tool inspection, cleaning, storage, and tool disposal.

Safety Section

Safety Icon Nomenclature

Personal Protection/Important Information

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Personal Protection/Important Information

Hazard Avoidance

Crushing Hazard (foot)

Crushing Hazard (hand)

Pinch Point

Working Load Limit (WLL) mark - Do not use lifting device unless load identification (WLL) markings are legible.

Safety Alert - Do not use C-Frame lifting device for anything other than the intended purpose.

General Information Section

Introduction

The 128-4775 Lifting Bracket Assembly is a C-style lifting device. The lifting bracket is used to remove and install various final drive components. Additional adapter plates increase versatility and eliminate the need for multiple lifting brackets.

The following features provide maximum versatility:

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1. The threaded rod adjusts lifting eye to achieve proper center of gravity.

2. Lifting capacities are marked at various locations on the top rail of lifting bracket for quick, accurate centering of bracket for each component being lifted.

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3. Extension assemblies can be attached to the bottom plate allowing bracket to be used on many different components.

References

Refer to the appropriate disassembly and assembly service manual for additional information on the specific use of 128-4775 Lifting Bracket Assembly and optional adapters.

Additional Contact Information

For additional product support questions concerning this tool, contact the Dealer Service Tools Hotline at:

USA: 1-800-542-8665, Option 1

International: 1-309-578-7372

Email: dealerservicetool_hotline@cat.com

Nomenclature

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(A) Lifting Eye

(B) Threaded Rod

(C) Lifting Capacity (WLL) Markings

(D) Mounting Plate

Specifications

(?) The working load limit (WLL) is stamped onto each tool.

Operation Section

Operation

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1. Identify load to be lifted.

2. Attach appropriate lifting device lifting eye (A) on lifting bracket assembly.

3. Use a hand wrench to rotate the nut at either end of the threaded rod (B) to adjust the center of gravity for the load to be lifted.

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NOTICE
To avoid damage to the lifting bracket assembly, do not use an impact wrench to rotate the threaded rod. Use a hand wrench or socket.

Note: Lifting capacity (WLL) markings (C) are stamped on the lifting bracket assembly upper arm. Refer to the appropriate service manual for additional information on setting the lifting eye for the load to be lifted.

4. Attach the load or optional adapter to the mounting plate (D) .

   1. Use appropriate overhead lifting device to lift and support lifting bracket assembly.
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   2. Only use 10.9 Metric or Grade 8 English hardware to attach load or optional adapter bracket. Tighten all fasteners to the standard torque.

Optional Adapters

Optional adapters can be used to make this tooling more versatile.

Hardware used to assemble adapter plates and bracket assemblies must meet or exceed Grade 8 specifications. Always use hardened flat washers, and tighten all hardware to the correct torque value for the fastener size.

128-4776 Bracket Extension Assembly

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(1) 128-4775

(2) 128-4776

The 128-4776 Bracket Extension Assembly is used to disassemble and assemble ring gear assemblies and small planetary assemblies for 785, 789, and 793 Off-Highway Trucks.

128-4773 Bracket Extension Assembly

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(1) 128-4775 (3) 128-4773

The 128-4773 Bracket Extension Assembly is used to remove and install differential group (holds group in a horizontal position) on 785, 789, and 793 Off-Highway Trucks.

143-4987 Lifting Bracket Assembly

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(1) 128-4775 (4) 143-4987

The 143-4987 Lifting Bracket Assembly is used to remove and install inner planetary carrier assembly while rear wheel station is in horizontal orientation on 769 through 777 Off-Highway Trucks.

151-7537 Adapter Bracket Assembly

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(1) 128-4775 (5) 151-7537

The 151-7537 Adapter Bracket Assembly is used to remove and install compactor pods on CS/CP533C, CS/CP563C, and CS583C Vibratory Compactors.

152-7247 Handling Bracket Assembly

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(1) 128-4775 (6) 152-7247

The 152-7247 Handling Bracket Assembly is used to remove and install final drive planetary carriers on 785, 789, 793, and 797 Off-Highway Trucks and 994 Wheel Loaders.

153-1174 Handling Bracket Assembly

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(1) 128-4775 (7) 153-1174

The 153-1174 Handling Bracket Assembly is used to remove and install the inner planetary carrier on 797 Off-Highway Trucks.

153-1175 Handling Bracket Assembly

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(1) 128-4775 (8) 153-1175

419-6576 Adapter Plate

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(1) 128-4775 (9) 419-6576

The 419-6576 Adapter Plate is used to lift and install loader arm hollow linkage pins, with 38 mm (1.5 inch) center hole on 994D Wheel Loaders.

9U-6122 Lifting Adapter Assembly

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(1) 128-4775 (10) 9U-6122

The 9U-6122 Lifting Adapter Assembly is used to remove and install inner planetary carriers on 793 Trucks and 994 Wheel Loaders.

Maintenance and Inspection

Inspect the lifting bracket assembly, adapter plates, and bracket extension assemblies before each use. Immediately replace any damaged parts.

• Inspect all welds and check for damaged or bent components.

• Clean the tools using a nonsolvent based cleaner.

• Replace any damaged or missing films.

• Periodically lubricate the threaded rod using 222-3116 Dry Lubricant or equivalent.

• Have the tools inspected annually by an approved dealership inspector.

• Moisture and/or high humidity can damage the threaded rod. Store the tool indoors in a clean, dry location. Store flat or supported at lifting eye to prevent falling.

• At the end of the operational life of the tool, destroy and dispose of as scrap.