966G and 972G Wheel Loaders Power Train Caterpillar

Torque Converter from Transmission, Output Transfer Gears - Separate

Usage:

972G 1EW

Separation Procedure

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Table 1
Required Tools
Tool	Part Number	Part Description	Qty
A	138-7575	Link Bracket	3

Start By:

Remove the torque converter, the transmission and the output transfer gears as a unit. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Torque Converter, Transmission and Output Transfer Gears - Remove".

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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, "Caterpillar Tools and Shop Products Guide" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar 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, all hoses and all tubes. This helps to prevent fluid loss and this helps to keep contaminants from entering the system.

Thoroughly clean the outside of the torque converter, the outside of the transmission and the output gears prior to disassembly.

Drain the transmission oil into a suitable container. The capacity of the transmission is 60 L (15.9 US gal).

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Illustration 1	g00453105

Remove two bolts and tube assembly (5) from the transmission oil pump (4) .

Disconnect temperature sensor (3). Detach electrical wire (2) from the bracket.

Attach a suitable hoist and a suitable lifting sling to transmission oil pump (4) .

Remove seven bolts (1) which hold transmission oil pump (4) in place. Use the hoist to remove transmission oil pump (4). The weight of transmission oil pump (4) is 30 kg (66 lb).

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Illustration 2	g00453107

Install Tooling (A) to torque converter assembly (6). Put the torque converter, the transmission and the output gears in a vertical position on wood blocks.

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Illustration 3	g00453121

Remove ten bolts (7) that hold torque converter assembly (6) to the transmission.

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Illustration 4	g00453144

Remove three bolts (8) that hold torque converter assembly (6) to the transmission.

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Illustration 5	g00453150

Remove three bolts (9) that hold torque converter assembly (6) to the transmission.

Disconnect electrical connector (10) .

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Illustration 6	g00453207
Typical Example

Use a Tooling (A) and the hoist in order to remove torque converter assembly (6) from the transmission planetary group. The weight of the torque converter assembly is 190 kg (420 lb).