Removal Procedure
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6V-0006 |
Governor Pliers |
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138-7574 |
Link Bracket |
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Start By:
- Install the truck body retaining cable. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Truck Body Retaining Cable - Remove and Install".
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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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At operating temperature, the oil in the power train is hot and under pressure. Hot oil can cause burns. Remove the breather filter cap when the engine is stopped and the breather cap is cool enough to touch by hand. Slowly loosen the breather filter cap in order to release any pressure in the oil tank. Be careful of hot hydraulic oil when any lines are disconnected from the components of the power train. |
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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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Note: The transmission and torque converter pump, the torque converter lockup clutch valve, the torque converter inlet relief valve, the torque converter outlet relief valve and the torque converter outlet screen were removed with the torque converter. Any of the components or all of the components may be removed prior to removing the torque converter. A removal procedure and an installation procedure for each of the components that were listed above has been provided in this manual.
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| Illustration 1 | g00510916 |
- Remove plug (1) and O-ring seal (2) . Drain the oil from the torque converter into a suitable container for storage or disposal. Replace the plug. The capacity of the torque converter and transmission sump is approximately 102 L (26.9 US gal).
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| Illustration 2 | g00510917 |
- Remove bolts (4) , and the washers. Disconnect block (5) . Remove O-ring seal (6) . Reposition hose (3) .
Note: Before disassembly, mark all the lines and hoses for assembly purposes.
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| Illustration 3 | g00510919 |
- Remove bolt (7) and the washer. Reposition hose (8) for the removal of the torque converter.
- Remove bolt (10) , the washer, split clamp (11) , and the grommet. Reposition hose assembly (9) for the removal of the torque converter.
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| Illustration 4 | g00510920 |
- Disconnect hose assembly (23) and remove O-ring seal (24) .
- Remove bolts (18) , the washers, and split flange (13) . Disconnect hose assembly (12) and remove O-ring seal (14) .
- Disconnect hose assembly (21) and remove O-ring seal (22) . Disconnect hose assembly (19) and remove O-ring seal (20) .
- If necessary, remove bolts (15) , the washers, block (16) , and O-ring seal (17) .
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| Illustration 5 | g00510921 |
- Remove bolt (25) , the washer, and split clamp (26) .
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| Illustration 6 | g00510922 |
- Loosen bolts (27) and the washers.
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| Illustration 7 | g00510923 |
- Remove bolts (28) , the washers, split flange (29) , and O-ring seal (30) . Reposition tube (31) for the removal of the torque converter. Secure tube (31) .
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| Illustration 8 | g00510924 |
- Remove bolts (35) , the washers, split flange (36) , and O-ring seal (37) . Reposition hose (34) for the removal of the torque converter. Secure hose (34) .
- Repeat Step 12 for remaining hose assemblies (32) and (33) .
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| Illustration 9 | g00510926 |
- Remove bolt (38) , the washer, and clip (39) .
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| Illustration 10 | g00510927 |
- If necessary, cut straps (41) for removal.
- Use Tooling (A) (not shown) to disconnect outlet temperature sensor (42) of the torque converter.
- Remove nuts (40) and disconnect the bypass switch of the outlet screen for the torque converter.
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| Illustration 11 | g00510928 |
- Remove nuts (43) and disconnect the bypass switch of the transmission filter.
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| Illustration 12 | g00510929 |
- Remove strap (48) and lockwire (49) . Use Tooling (A) (not shown) to disconnect output speed sensor (50) of the torque converter.
- Disconnect hose assembly (44) and remove O-ring seal (45) .
- Disconnect hose assembly (46) and remove O-ring seal (47) .
- Reposition harness assemblies (51) for the removal of the torque converter.
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| Illustration 13 | g00510931 |
- Disconnect hose assembly (52) and remove O-ring seal (53) .
- Disconnect hose assembly (54) and remove O-ring seal (55) .
- Disconnect hose assembly (56) and remove O-ring seal (57) .
- Remove drive shaft guard (58) at the front.
Note: During the removal and the installation, refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Drive Shaft Guard (Front) - Remove and Install".
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| Illustration 14 | g00510932 |
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| Illustration 15 | g00510933 |
- Remove bolts (59) . Separate the output yoke of the torque converter from the drive shaft. Compress the drive shaft to the minimum length. This will provide the maximum amount of clearance for the removal of the torque converter.
Note: During the removal and installation, refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Drive Shaft (Main) - Remove and Install".
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| Illustration 16 | g00510934 |
- Remove bolts (60) and spider (61) .
- Use a suitable lifting device to raise the drive shaft as high as possible. Support the drive shaft with blocking in the center tube.
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- Use Tooling (B) and a suitable lifting device to support the weight of the torque converter. The weight of the torque converter is approximately 1150 kg (2535 lb).
- Remove bolts (62) and the washers.
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| Illustration 18 | g01032894 |
- Separate torque converter (63) from the flywheel housing.
- Lower the torque converter to the ground.
Note: Check for any interference from the hoses and the wiring when the torque converter is lowered to the ground.
