| Required Tools | |||
| Tool | Part Number | Part Description | Qty |
| A | 4C-3386 | Spanner Wrench | 1 |
| B | 5S-6084 | Socket (3 1/2 inch) | 1 |
| 478-3993 | Hydraulic Torque Wrench | 1 | |
| 385-3995 | Hydraulic Pump Gp | 1 | |
| 384-8916(1) | Hydraulic Pump Gp | 1 | |
| C | 231-4904 | Wedge | 1 |
| D | 1U-7505 | Hydraulic Jack | 1 |
| 485-8004 | Support Stand | 1 | |
| E | - | Retaining Ring Pliers | 1 |
| (1) | Available Substitute |
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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, "Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Cat® products. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates. |
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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. |
- Drain the hydraulic oil from the steering hydraulic tank into a suitable container. The steering hydraulic tank contains approximately
91 L (24 US gal) . Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU7173, "Steering System Oil - Change".Show/hide table
Illustration 1 g00927753 Rod end of cylinder Show/hide table
Illustration 2 g00927762 Head end of cylinder Show/hide table
Illustration 3 g00927758 Rod end of cylinder - Disconnect lubrication hose assembly (1) from the plug (2) at each end of the steering cylinder (4).
- Disconnect hose assembly (3) from each end of the steering cylinder (4).
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Illustration 4 g00939565 - Use Tooling (E) to remove retaining ring (5). Remove retaining ring (5) and plug (2) from each end of the ball stud.
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Illustration 5 g00939668 - Install Tooling (A) to hold the ball stud (6) while the locknut (7) is being loosened.
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Illustration 6 g00939605 Shown for photo purposes Note: Do not remove the locknut (7) completely from the rod assembly (6) until the rod assembly has been broken loose from the taper.
- Use Tooling (B) to loosen the locknut (7). Loosen the locknut until the locknut is even with the bottom of the ball stud (6).
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Illustration 7 g00941210 The tooling is shown on the steering link instead of the steering cylinder for photo purposes. - Position Tooling (C) just between the steering cylinder (4) and the steering arm (8), as shown.
- Strike Tooling (C) with a hammer.
- Repeat Steps 5 through 8 to loosen the ball stud at the opposite end of steering cylinder.
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Illustration 8 g00939636 - Position Tooling (D) to support the weight of the steering cylinder (4). The weight of the steering cylinder is approximately
136 kg (300 lb) . - Remove locknut (7) from each ball stud (6).
- Remove steering cylinder (4).
- Repeat Steps 2 through 12 to remove the remaining steering cylinder.
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Illustration 9 g00939684 - Use a suitable press to remove spherical bearing race (10) and ball stud (6) at each end of the steering cylinder (4).
- Remove retaining ring (9) that holds spherical bearing race (10) to each ball stud (6). Remove the spherical bearing race (10) from each ball stud.
- Repeat Steps 14 through 15 for the remaining steering cylinder.
Note: Cleanliness is an important factor. Before the removal procedure, the exterior of the component should be thoroughly cleaned. This will help to prevent dirt from entering the internal mechanism.
Note: Put identification marks on all hose assemblies and on all tube assemblies for installation purposes. Plug all hose assemblies and all tube assemblies. This helps to prevent fluid loss and this helps to prevent contaminants from entering the system.
