Removal Procedure
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| Tool | Part Number | Part Description | Qty |
| A | 1P-0074 | Slide Hammer | 1 |
| 8B-7559 | Adapter | 1 | |
- Park the machine on a hard, level surface. Lower the scraper bowl to the ground and engage the parking brake. Chock the wheels in order to prevent the machine from moving.
- Put identification marks on all lines, hoses, wires, and tubes for installation purposes. Plug all lines, hoses and tubes. This helps prevent fluid loss and contamination of the oil system.
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At operating temperature the implement hydraulic oil tank is hot and under pressure. Hot oil can cause burns. To prevent possible injury, release the pressure in the implement hydraulic system before hydraulic lines or components are disconnected or removed. |
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| NOTICE |
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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 machine. 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 in Caterpillar machines. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates. |
- Attach two nylon lifting straps and a hoist to the steering cylinder, as shown. Remove eight bolts (1), the washers and four half flanges that secure two hose assemblies (2) to steering cylinder (3). Disconnect two hose assemblies (2) and the O-ring seals from steering cylinder (3) .
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| Illustration 1 | g00527784 |
- Remove two bolts (4) and the washers that secure plate (5) to the pin. Remove plate (5) from the pin.
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| Illustration 2 | g00527785 |
- Use Tooling (A) to remove pin (6) from the steering cylinder and the steering links. Disconnect lubrication line (7) from the steering cylinder.
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| Illustration 3 | g00527786 |
- Remove pin (8) from pin (9). Use a hammer and a brass rod to remove pin (9) from the steering cylinder. Remove the steering cylinder from the machine. The steering cylinder weighs 83 kg (183 lb).
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| Illustration 4 | g00527787 |