980H Wheel Loader Machine Systems Caterpillar

Removal Procedure

Start By:

1. Connect the steering frame lock.

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1. Remove horn button (1) from steering wheel (2). If necessary, use a screwdriver to pry off the horn button.
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2. Disconnect harness assembly (5) from horn button (1).

   Note: Mark the position of lever (6) for assembly purposes.

3. Remove nut (3), spacer (4), and lever (6).
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4. Remove bolts (8). Slide shroud (7) down the steering column.
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5. Loosen retaining nut (9).

   Note: Mark the position of the steering wheel for assembly purposes.

6. Use Tooling (A) to loosen steering wheel (2). Remove retaining nut (9).
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7. Lift steering wheel (2).

8. Disconnect harness assembly (10) and harness assembly (11).

9. Remove steering wheel (2).

Installation Procedure

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1. Support steering wheel (2).

2. Connect harness assembly (11) and harness assembly (10).
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3. Install steering wheel (2) in the original position.

4. Install retaining nut (9). The torque for retaining nut (9) is 50 ± 4 N·m (37 ± 3 lb ft).
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5. Slide shroud (7) to the original position. Install bolts (8).
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6. Install lever (6) in the original position. Install spacer (4) and nut (3).

7. Connect harness assembly (5) to horn button (1).
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8. Install horn button (1) on steering wheel (2).

End By:

1. Separate the steering frame lock.