M318C and M322C Wheeled Excavators Power Train Caterpillar


Axle - Remove - Rear Axle

Usage:

M318C BCZ

Removal Procedure

Table 1
Required Tools 
Tool  Part Number  Part Description  Qty 
1U-9744  Hydraulic Jack 

Start By:

  1. Remove the travel motor. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Travel Motor - Remove".

  2. Remove the rear tires and rims. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Tire and Rim - Remove".

Note: Cleanliness is an important factor. Before the disassembly procedure, the exterior of the component should be thoroughly cleaned. This will help to prevent dirt from entering the internal mechanism.


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.


Note: Put identification marks on all lines, on all hoses, on all wires, and on all tubes for installation purposes. Plug all lines, hoses, and tubes. This helps to prevent fluid loss and this helps to keep contaminants from entering the system.

  1. Drain the oil from the rear axle into a suitable container for storage or disposal. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Axle Oil (Rear) - Change".


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  2. Disconnect hose assemblies (1).


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  3. Disconnect harness assembly (2).


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  4. Position Tooling (A) below transmission (3).

  5. Disconnect hose assembly (7).

  6. Attach a suitable lifting device to rear axle (5). The weight of rear axle (5) and transmission (3) is approximately 794 kg (1750 lb).

  7. Remove nuts (6) and carefully remove rear axle (5) and transmission (3) from the machine.


    Illustration 5g01175098

  8. Attach a suitable lifting device to transmission (3). The weight of transmission (3) is approximately 136 kg (300 lb).

  9. Remove bolts (8) and transmission (3).

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