Removal Procedure
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| Tool | Part Number | Part Description | Qty |
| A | 138-7575 | Link Bracket | 2 |
Start By:
- Install the retaining cable. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Truck Body Retaining Cable - Remove and Install" for the correct procedure.
- Remove the oil screen for the rear brake cooler. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Oil Screen (Rear Brake Cooler) - Remove and Install" for the correct procedure.
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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 machine. 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 in Caterpillar machines. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates. |
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The space between the body and the frame becomes a zero clearance area when the body is lowered. Failure to install the retaining cable can result in injury or death to personnel working in this area. |
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Personal injury can result from hot oil or hot components. At operating temperature, oil is hot and under pressure. Hot oil can cause burns. Remove the fill cap only when the engine is stopped, and the fill cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand. Do not allow hot oil or components to contact skin. |
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Note: The oil cooler core (rear brake) will be removed as an assembly. After the oil cooler cores are removed, the coolers will be separated. During the installation procedure, the coolers will be connected on the bench. The coolers will be installed on the truck as an assembly.
- Drain the engine coolant from the right side of the radiator into a suitable container. The right side of the radiator contains approximately 360 L (95.1 US gal).
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| Illustration 1 | g00451990 |
- Drain the hydraulic oil for the hoist and brakes into a suitable container. The hydraulic system of the hoist and brakes contains approximately 580 L (153.2 US gal).
- Remove bolt (1), the washer, and split clamp (2) .
- Loosen clamp (3) (not shown).
- Remove two bolts (10), two washers, two retainers (11), and one retaining ring (12) .
- Disconnect tube assembly (4) .
- Remove bolt (23), the washer, and split clamp (24). Bolt (23), the washer, and split clamp (24) secure tube assembly (22) in two locations.
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| Illustration 2 | g00452168 |
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| Illustration 3 | g00452170 |
- Remove two bolts (14), two washers, two retainers (15), and one retaining ring (16) .
- Disconnect tube assembly (22) .
- Remove four bolts (18), the four washers, and split flange (19). Disconnect tube assembly (21). Remove O-ring seal (20) .
- Use Tool (A) and a suitable hoist to support the weight of the oil cooler core for the rear brakes. The oil cooler core for the rear brakes weighs approximately 295 kg (650.4 lb).
- Remove four bolts (36), four nuts (37), and the eight washers.
- Remove eight bolts (38), the eight washers, and the oil cooler core for the rear brakes.
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| Illustration 4 | g00452328 |