1999/06/28 Caterpillar

Actuator For Transmission Switch Can Be Service Replaced {7332}

Usage:

515 (4LR),
525 (1DN) Wheel Skidders;
824G (7LN) Wheel Tractors;
825G (6RN) Soil Compactors;
826G (7LN) Landfill Compactors;
980G (2KR, 9CM, 2SR) Wheel Loaders

Description of Change: The actuator that controls FORWARD/NEUTRAL/REVERSE functions is now available as a service part.

Procedure: To remove the actuator, place the actuator in the NEUTRAL position and use a small screwdriver to depress one of the tangs that are located on each end of the actuator. Remove the actuator and snap a new one into place. Ensure that both tangs are locked in place. Refer to the following picture and diagram for location of the actuator and the location of the tangs.

Illustration 1.
Transmission Switch

(1) Receptacle Lock Wedge

(2) Receptacle Assembly

(3) Switch Assembly (Down)

(4) Switch Assembly (Up)

(5) Bolt

(6) Actuator

Illustration 2.
Actuator Side Views

(1) Location of tangs

Adaptable To: The 105-8029 Actuator is used on the transmission switches listed in the following chart.

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