M318C and M322C Excavators Machine Systems Caterpillar


Main Control Valve - Disassemble

Usage:

M318C BCZ

Disassembly Procedure

Start By:

  1. Remove the main control valve. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Main Control valve - Remove".

Note: Cleanliness is an important factor. Before you begin the disassembly procedure, the exterior of the components should be thoroughly cleaned. This will help to prevent dirt from entering the internal mechanism. Precision components can be damaged by contaminants or by dirt. Perform disassembly procedures on a clean work surface. Keep components covered and protected at all times.




    Illustration 1g01172679

  1. Place main control valve (1) on suitable blocks.

  1. Remove all the caps and the plugs from main control valve (1) .



    Illustration 2g01172681

  1. Disconnect tube assembly (2) .

  1. Remove bolts (3) and combination valve (4) .



    Illustration 3g01172682

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

    Personal injury can result from being struck by parts propelled by a released spring force.

    Make sure to wear all necessary protective equipment.

    Follow the recommended procedure and use all recommended tooling to release the spring force.

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  1. Remove O-ring seals (5) .

  1. Remove bolts (7) .

  1. Remove block (6) .



    Illustration 4g01172683

  1. Remove valve (13) and the O-ring seals.

  1. Remove spring (10), seat (9), and O-ring seal (8) .

  1. Remove fitting (11), solenoid (12), and cap (14) from block (6) .



    Illustration 5g01172684

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

    Personal injury can result from being struck by parts propelled by a released spring force.

    Make sure to wear all necessary protective equipment.

    Follow the recommended procedure and use all recommended tooling to release the spring force.

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  1. Remove bolts (15) .



    Illustration 6g01172685

  1. Remove cover (21), cap (22), spring (18), seat (17), spool (16), and O-ring seal (20) .

  1. Remove plug (19), valve (23), and the O-ring seals.



    Illustration 7g01172686



    Illustration 8g01172687

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

    Personal injury can result from being struck by parts propelled by a released spring force.

    Make sure to wear all necessary protective equipment.

    Follow the recommended procedure and use all recommended tooling to release the spring force.

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  1. Remove valves (24) and the O-ring seals. Remove plug (26) and the O-ring seal. Remove spring (28) and spool (27). Remove plug (25) and the O-ring seal. Remove spring (30) and piston (29) .



    Illustration 9g01172689

  1. Remove bolts (34) and valve (33) .

  1. Remove plugs (31) .

  1. Remove fitting (32) .



    Illustration 10g01172698



    Illustration 11g01172699

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

    Personal injury can result from being struck by parts propelled by a released spring force.

    Make sure to wear all necessary protective equipment.

    Follow the recommended procedure and use all recommended tooling to release the spring force.

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  1. Remove solenoid (35) .

  1. Remove plug (37), spring (39), cone (40), and the O-ring seal.

  1. Remove plugs (38) and the O-ring seals.

  1. Remove fitting (36) and the O-ring seal.



    Illustration 12g01172744



    Illustration 13g01172745

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

    Personal injury can result from being struck by parts propelled by a released spring force.

    Make sure to wear all necessary protective equipment.

    Follow the recommended procedure and use all recommended tooling to release the spring force.

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  1. Remove bolts (41) .

  1. Remove actuator cover (42), nut (48), spring (43), seat (44), and O-ring seal (45) .

  1. Remove valve (46) and the O-ring seal.

  1. Remove valve (47) and the O-ring seal.



    Illustration 14g01172747

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

    Personal injury can result from being struck by parts propelled by a released spring force.

    Make sure to wear all necessary protective equipment.

    Follow the recommended procedure and use all recommended tooling to release the spring force.

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    Note: Mark the location of any shims.

  1. Remove the remaining actuator covers (42) and valves (46) .



    Illustration 15g01172748

    Note: Mark the location of the valve spools.

  1. Remove valve spools (49) .

  1. Remove valve (50) .



    Illustration 16g01172750

  1. Remove valve (51) .



    Illustration 17g01172830



    Illustration 18g01172831

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

    Personal injury can result from being struck by parts propelled by a released spring force.

    Make sure to wear all necessary protective equipment.

    Follow the recommended procedure and use all recommended tooling to release the spring force.

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  1. Remove plug (52) .

  1. Remove spring (54) and cone (53) .

  1. Repeat Steps 30 through 31 for the remaining plugs (52) .



    Illustration 19g01172832



    Illustration 20g01172833



    Illustration 21g01172837

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

    Personal injury can result from being struck by parts propelled by a released spring force.

    Make sure to wear all necessary protective equipment.

    Follow the recommended procedure and use all recommended tooling to release the spring force.

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  1. Remove cap (55) and the O-ring seal.

  1. Remove spring (58) .

  1. Remove spool (57) .

  1. Remove fitting (59) .

  1. Remove cap (56), the O-ring seal, spring (60), and spool (61) .

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