Removal Procedure
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| Tool | Part Number | Part Description | Qty |
| A | 1U-7683 | Suction Gun | 1 |
| B | 8S-9906 | Ratchet Puller | 1 |
| C | 8T-5071 | Seal Guard | 1 |
Start By:
- Separate the track. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Track - Separate" for the machine that is being serviced.
| NOTICE |
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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, "Caterpillar Tools and Shop Products Guide" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates. |
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Personal injury or death can result from falling track. Separating a track can cause the track to fall too fast. Before doing any service work which requires separating a track, a thorough inspection of the front track roller frame must be made. The tractor must be on a hard, level surface before the track roller frame is removed. See Special Instruction SMHS8273 for further information. |
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- Remove the oil from the track roller by using Tooling (A) .
- Remove the bolts that hold retainers (1) on each side of the roller frame.
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| Illustration 1 | g00693565 |
- Install two 1/2 inch - 13 NC forcing screws in the retainers. Tighten the forcing screws evenly. Remove the retainers from the roller frame.
- Fasten a hoist and a suitable lifting device to front track roller frame (2). Use the hoist to support the weight of the roller frame.
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| Illustration 2 | g00693566 |
- Fasten Tooling (B) to front track roller frame (2) and a stationary object, as shown.
- Use Tooling (B) to pull front track roller frame (2) partly out of the rear track roller frame.
- Cut Tooling (C) in order to make a tight fit inside the seal assembly.
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| Illustration 3 | g00693568 |
- Put Tooling (C) in position in order to protect the seal assembly. Remove front track roller frame (2) from the rear track roller frame. The weight of the front track roller frame is 374 kg (825 lb).
- If necessary, remove sleeve (3) from the front track roller frame.
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| Illustration 4 | g00693570 |
- Remove seal assembly (6), ring (5), and bearing (4) from the rear track roller frame.
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| Illustration 5 | g00693573 |