Removal Procedure
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| Tool | Part Number | Part Description | Qty |
| A | 138-7574 | Link Bracket | 1 |
| B | 9U-6248 | Guide Bolt | 1 |
| C | 9U-5343 | Puller Stud (M24 x 3) | 2 |
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At operating temperature, the hydraulic oil is hot and under pressure. Hot oils can cause burns. To prevent possible personal injury, release the pressure in the work tool hydraulic circuit (boom, stick, bucket, and swing), travel circuits, and the hydraulic oil tank at the filler cap before any hydraulic lines or components are disconnected or removed. Remove the filler cap only when the engine is stopped and the filler cap is cool enough to touch. |
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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, "Caterpillar Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates. |
- Position the machine on suitable blocking, as shown.
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| Illustration 1 | g01394577 |
- Separate the track assembly. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Track - Seperate" in this manual.
- Release the hydraulic system oil pressure. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "System Pressure - Release".
- Attach a suitable lifting device and Tooling (A) in order to support final drive assembly (1), as shown. The weight of final drive assembly (1) is approximately 590 kg (1300 lb).
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| Illustration 2 | g01394611 |
- Remove bolt (2) and install Tooling (B) in the bolt hole. Remove the remaining bolts. Use Tooling (B) and two people to remove cover (3). The weight of cover (3) is approximately 45 kg (100 lb).
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| Illustration 3 | g01394620 |
- Disconnect hose assemblies (4) and (6) .
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| Illustration 4 | g01395462 |
- Remove two mounting bolts (5) that are located 180 degrees from each other. Install Tooling (C). Remove remaining bolts (5) that hold the final drive.
- It may be necessary to install two of the mounting bolts into the pusher holes (7) in order to aid in removal of the final drive. Remove the final drive. The weight of the final drive and the travel motor is approximately 590 kg (1300 lb).