PL83 and PL87 Pipelayers Power Train Caterpillar


Final Drive, Steering Differential, and Brake (Left Side) - Remove and Install

Usage:

PL83 CB2

Removal Procedure

Table 1
Required Tools 
Tool  Part Number  Part Description  Qty 
8T-3207  C Frame Assembly 
6V-8199 Bolt 
2J-3506 Nut 
5P-8248 Washer 

Start By:

  1. Remove the drive axles.

  2. Separate the track.

  3. Remove the ladder.


NOTICE

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, NENG2500, "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.


  1. Drain the final drive and transmission oil into a suitable container for proper storage or disposal. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual , "Final Drive and Transmission Oil - Change" for the correct draining and filling procedures.

  2. Move the counterweight to the lowest position for the right side.


    Illustration 1g01372205

  3. Remove bolts (1).


    Illustration 2g01372212

  4. Adjust Tooling (A), as shown.


    Illustration 3g01372206


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  5. Install Tooling (A) and a suitable lifting device to final drive assembly (2). The weight of final drive assembly (2) is approximately 953 kg (2100 lb). Position Tooling (A), as shown.

  6. Remove bolts (3) and bolts (4). Remove final drive assembly (2).

    Note: DO NOT LOOSEN BOLT (5).



    Illustration 5g03853235

  7. Remove O-ring seals (6) and O-ring seal (7).

Installation Procedure

  1. Install final drive assembly (2) in the reverse order of removal.

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

    2. Lubricate the threads of bolts (1). Tighten bolts (1) to a torque of 406 ± 68 N·m (300 ± 50 lb ft). Then, turn bolts (1) an additional 120 degrees.

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