424-8895 C175 Crankshaft Lifting Tool{0599, 0629, 0632, 1202} Caterpillar

Electric Power Generation:

C175-16 GEN SET (S/N: WYB1-UP)

Engine:

C175-16 (S/N: WYC1-UP; P6L1-UP; R1X1-UP)

C175-20 (S/N: BXR1-UP)

Off-Highway Truck/Tractor:

793F (S/N: SSP1-UP; B7B1-UP)

795F Series AC (S/N: JTL1-UP)

797F (S/N: LLM1-UP)

Introduction

European Union Compliant, CE Marked

Important Safety Information

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Think Safety

Most accidents that involve product operation, maintenance, and repair are caused by failure to observe basic safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing potentially hazardous situations before an accident occurs. A person must be alert to potential hazards. This person should also have the necessary training, skills, and tools to perform these functions properly.

Improper operation, lubrication, maintenance, or repair of this product can be dangerous and could result in injury or death.

Do not operate or perform any lubrication, maintenance, or repair on this product until you have read and understood the operation, lubrication, maintenance, and repair information.

Safety precautions and warnings are provided in this manual and on the product. If these hazard warnings are not heeded, bodily injury or death could occur to you or to other persons.

The hazards are identified by the Safety Alert Symbol and followed by a Signal Word such as "DANGER","WARNING", or "CAUTION". The Safety Alert "WARNING" label is shown below.

A non-exhaustive list of operations that may cause product damage are identified by "NOTICE" labels on the product and in this publication.

Caterpillar cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a potential hazard. The warnings in this publication and on the product are therefore, not all inclusive. If a tool, procedure, work method, or operating technique that is not recommended by Caterpillar is used, the operator must be sure that the procedures are safe. The operator must also be sure that the product will not be damaged or made unsafe by any unspecified procedures.

The information, specifications, and illustrations in this publication are based on information that was available at the time that the publication was written. The specifications, torques, pressures, measurements, adjustments, illustrations, and other items can change at any time. These changes can affect the service that is given to the product. Obtain the complete and most current information before you start any job.

When replacement parts are required for this product, Caterpillar recommends using Cat replacement parts or parts with equivalent specifications including, but not limited to physical dimensions, type, strength, and material.

Literature Information

This manual contains safety information, operation instructions and maintenance information and should be stored with the tool group.

Some photographs or illustrations in this publication may show details that can be different from your service tool. Guards and covers might have been removed for illustrative purposes.

Continuing improvement and advancement of product design might have caused changes to your service tool, which are not included in this publication.

Whenever a question arises regarding your service tool or this publication, consult Dealer Service Tools (DST) for the latest available information.

Safety Section

The Safety Section lists basic safety precautions.

Read and understand the basic precautions listed in the Safety Section before operating or performing maintenance and repair on this service tool.

General Information Section

The General Information Section describes tooling functions and features. This section provides useful information on individual parts, additional tooling, and resources.

Operation Section

The Operation Section is a reference for the new operator and a refresher for the experienced operator.

Photographs and illustrations guide the operator through correct procedures for using the tool group.

Operating techniques outlined in this publication are basic. Skill and techniques develop as the operator gains knowledge of the service tool and tool capabilities.

Maintenance Section

The Maintenance Section is a guide to tool inspection, cleaning, storage, and tool disposal.

Safety Section

General Hazard

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Information

Wear a hard hat, protective glasses, and other protective equipment, as required. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can snag on controls or on other parts of the equipment. Make sure that all protective guards and all covers are secured in place on the equipment.

Know the appropriate work site hand signals and the personnel that are authorized to give the hand signals. Accept hand signals from one person only.

Obey all local regulations for the disposal of liquids.

Do not allow unauthorized personnel on the equipment.

Unless you are instructed otherwise, perform maintenance with the equipment in the servicing position. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual for the procedure for placing the equipment in the servicing position.

Crushing Prevention and Cutting Prevention

Support the equipment properly before you perform any work or maintenance beneath that equipment. Do not depend on the hydraulic cylinders to hold up the equipment. Equipment can fall if a control is moved, or if a hydraulic line breaks.

Stay clear of all rotating and moving parts.

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Do not operate or work on this machine unless you have read and understand the instructions and warnings in the Operation and Maintenance Manuals. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact your Caterpillar dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is your responsibility.

Personal Protection/Important Information

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Personal Protection/Important Information

Hazard Avoidance

Crushing Hazard (foot)

Crushing Hazard (hand)

Pinch Point

Additional Contact Information

For additional product support questions concerning this tool, contact the Dealer Service Tools Hotline at:

USA: 800-542-8665, Option 1

International: 1-309-578-7372

E-mail: dealerservicetool_hotline@cat.com

Note: Continuing improvement and advancement of product design can mean some photographs or illustrations in this publication will show details that are different from your service tool.

General Information Section

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Personal injury or death can result from improper lifting or blocking. When a hoist or jack is used to lift any part or component, stand clear of the area. Be sure the hoist or jack has the correct capacity to lift a component. Install blocks or stands before performance of any work under a heavy component. Approximate weights of the components are shown. Clean all surfaces where parts are to be installed.

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To avoid injury do not stand on or between implement and machine while operating lift control.

Introduction

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The 424-8895 C175 Crankshaft Lifting Device

The 424-8895 C175 Crankshaft Lifting Device is a one-piece tool that is used to move and position C175 Crankshafts during rebuild operations.

The 424-8895 C175 Cylinder Block Lifting Device enables crankshaft central lifting and balance during all processes. The 424-8895 C175 Crankshaft Lifting Device reduces time spent by eliminating the need for straps and/or adapters. The tool also improves the quality of the repair by eliminating potential damage to the journals or threaded joints.

Specifications

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(A) Telescoping End (B) Vertical Bar (C) Fixed End (D) Crankshaft to Fixture Lifting Tangs (E) Non-Marring Contact Surface (F) Locking Device Handle

Operation Section

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The vertical bar (B) is centered on the crankshaft. The Lifting Tangs (D) are securely seated on the bottom of the counterweights.

1. Move the lifting device horizontally until the vertical bar is located at the center of the crankshaft.

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The C175 crankshaft tool is in the locked position and is ready to lift. Both the fixed end (C) and the telescoping end (A) are tight against the crankshaft's counterweights.

2. Move the locking device handle downward.

3. Move the fixed end of the fixture horizontally until the lifting tang on the fixed end of the fixture is located under the crankshaft's counterweight. As shown in illustration 7.

4. Unlock the locking device by moving the handle upward.

5. Move the telescoping end of the fixture until it is located under the crankshaft's counterweight.

   Note: Make sure that the telescoping end and the fixed end of the lifting device are positioned tightly against the counterweights of the crankshaft.

6. Move the locking device handle downward to lock into the tool in place.

7. Proceed to lift the crankshaft.

Note: Refer to the appropriate Disassembly and Assembly manual for moving and positioning the C175 Crankshaft.

Maintenance Section

Inspection

Inspect Equipment - Inspect tool prior to each use for nicks, burrs, dents, cracks, bent, or worn parts. If damage is found, discontinue use, destroy the tool, and depose of as scrap.

Working Load Limit (WLL) mark - Do not use lifting device unless load identification (WLL) markings are legible.

Safety Alert - Do not use lifting device if mounting hole or lifting holes are elongated or deformed.

Cleaning

Clean the tool using nonsolvent based cleaners.

Storage

Store tool indoors in a dry location to prevent rust and corrosion.

Disposal

At the end of the operational life of the tool, destroy the tool and dispose of as scrap.