Removal Procedure
Required Tools     | |||
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Tool     | Part Number     | Part Description     | Qty     |
A     | 138-7575     | Link Bracket     | 1     |
Start By:
- Connect the steering frame lock. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Steering Frame Lock - Separate and Connect".
- Release the pressure in the implement hydraulic system. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "System Pressure - Release".
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Keep all parts clean from contaminants. Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life. |
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 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. |
Hot oil and hot components can cause personal injury. Do not allow hot oil or hot components to contact skin. |
Note: Put identification marks on all lines, on all hoses and on all wires for installation purposes. Plug all lines and all hoses. This will help to prevent fluid loss and this will help to keep contaminants from entering the system.
- Drain the implement hydraulic system into a suitable container for storage or disposal. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Capacities - Refill" for the capacity of the hydraulic tank. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Hydraulic System Oil - Change".
- Open access door (1) on the top of the front frame.
Illustration 1 | g01470340 |
- Remove cover assembly (2). Repeat this step for the opposite side of the machine.
Illustration 2 | g01470341 |
- Remove tube assemblies (3) .
Illustration 3 | g01470028 |
Left Side |
- Disconnect hose assemblies (4) and hose assemblies (5) .
- Remove clips (7) and set harness assembly (8) out of the way.
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Right Side |
- Remove tube assemblies (9) .
- Disconnect hose assembly (10) from main control valve (6) .
- Attach Tooling (A) and a suitable lifting device to main control valve (6). The weight of main control valve (6) is approximately 105 kg (231 lb).
Illustration 5 | g01470074 |
- Remove bolts (11) .
- Use Tooling (A) and the suitable lifting device in order to remove main control valve (6) from the machine.