Removal Procedure
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6U-6146 |
Load Leveler |
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Start By:
- Connect the steering frame lock. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Steering Frame Lock - Separate and Connect" for the machine that is being serviced.
- Remove the front oscillating axle. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Oscillating Axle (Front) - Remove" for the machine that is being serviced.
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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 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. |
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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.
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- Disconnect grease line (1) .
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- Install Tooling (A) and suitable lifting slings to front axle support (2) .
- Install the cribbing and the hydraulic jack in order to support front axle support (2) .
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- Remove 12 bolts (3) .
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- Install two forcing screws (4) in order to release front axle support.
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- Use a hydraulic jack and Tooling (A) to lower front axle support (2). The weight of front axle support (2) is 386 kg (850 lb).
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- Use proper cribbing to support trunnion (5) .
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- Remove bolt (7) (hidden) that secures hose (6) to the frame on the left side of the machine.
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- Remove two bolts (8) .
- Remove two nuts (10) .
- Remove plate (9) .
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- Remove two bolts (11) .
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- Remove bolt (13) (hidden) that secures hose (12) to the frame on the right side of the machine.
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- Remove two bolts (14) .
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- Remove trunnion (5). The weight of the trunnion is 79 kg (175 lb).
Note: It might be necessary to drive dowel pins (15) downward from the top of the machine in order to free trunnion (5) from the frame. DO NOT pry against the oil pan in order to free the trunnion.
