2005/06/13 Caterpillar

Excavator:

M318 (S/N: 8AL1-UP)

Specifications, SENR6259-02, "M318 and M320 Excavators Machine Systems Specifications", "Axle (Rear)". This module is part of Service Manual, SENR6254 for the M318 Excavators.

Replace the information with the following information.

Illustration 1	g00359572

(1) Torque for 36 bolts ... 280 N·m (207 lb ft)

(2) Torque for four bolts ... 55 N·m (41 lb ft)

(3) Torque for two nuts ... 1500 ± 100 N·m (1106 ± 74 lb ft)

Note: Apply 4C-4030 Thread Lock Compound to the threads of the nut.

Note: The axial clearance is 0.5 to 2.0 mm (0.02 to 0.08 inch).