Removal Procedure
Start By:
- Remove the rear tires and the rims. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Tire and Rim (Rear) - Remove and Install".
- Remove the rear drive shaft. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Drive Shaft (Rear) - 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, "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 can result from hydraulic oil pressure and hot oil. Hydraulic oil pressure can remain in the hydraulic system after the engine has been stopped. Serious injury can be caused if this pressure is not released before any service is done on the hydraulic system. Make sure all of the attachments have been lowered, oil is cool before removing any components or lines. Remove the oil filler cap only when the engine is stopped, and the filler cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand. |
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Note: Put identification marks on all lines, on all hoses, on all wires and on all tubes for installation purposes. Plug all lines, all hoses and all tubes. This will help to prevent fluid loss and this will help to keep contaminants from entering the system.
- Drain the oil from the oscillating axle. The capacity of the oscillating axle is 36 L (10 US gal).
- Disconnect hose assembly (1) from the oscillating axle.
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| Illustration 1 | g00304903 |
- Fasten a suitable lifting sling to each side of the oscillating axle, as shown. Fasten a hoist to both lifting slings.
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| Illustration 2 | g00292098 |
- Disconnect tube assembly (2) from rear axle support (3). Also disconnect the tube assembly from the front axle support.
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| Illustration 3 | g00292100 |
- Remove nuts (4) that hold rear axle support (3) to the machine frame.
- Remove nuts (4) that hold front axle support (5) to the machine frame.
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- Fasten a suitable retainer around the axle, around front axle support (5) and around yoke (6). This will prevent the front axle support and the yoke from falling as the oscillating axle is being removed.
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| Illustration 5 | g00304904 |
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- Lower the oscillating axle from the machine. The weight of the oscillating axle is 1225 kg (2700 lb).