2000/10/02 Caterpillar


Installation of Larger Lower Lift Arm Bearings Improves Bucket Pin and Bearing Service Life {6107}

Usage:

R1700G 8XZ
Load Haul Dump (LHD):
R1700G (PIN: 8XZ)

Reference: Disassembly and Assembly, RENR4675 (9EP5405), "R1700G L.H.D. Machine Systems", "Bucket - Remove".

Reference: Disassembly and Assembly, RENR4675 (9EP5405), "R1700G L.H.D. Machine Systems", "Bucket - Install".

Reference: Disassembly and Assembly, RENR4675 (9EP5405), "R1700G L.H.D. Machine Systems", "Lift Arms - Install".

Reference: Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU7323 (9EP5408), "R1700G L.H.D.", "Bucket Pivot Pins - Lubricate".

Description of Change: The installation of larger lower lift arm bearings improves bucket pin and bearing service life. The new bearings have the following improvements: an increased wall thickness, added strength and an increased service life.

Adaptable To: The 9EP2545 Bearings are effective with R1700G (PIN: 8XZ248-UP). The 9EP2545 Bearings are adaptable to the R1700G (PIN: 8XZ1-247). Refer to the following procedure in order to adapt earlier machines.

Table 1
Service Parts for Bearing Installation    
Qty     Part Number     Description    
2     9EP2545     Bearing    
4     5P-8488     Lip Seal    

Procedure

  1. Remove the bucket. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, RENR4675 (9EP5405), "R1700G L.H.D. Machine Systems", "Bucket - Remove".



    Illustration 1g00743999

    (1) 7K-9220 Lip Seal

    (2) 1V-5635 Sleeve Bearing

  1. Remove the seals (1) and the bearings (2) from both of the lower lift arms.



    Illustration 2g00744001

    The specifications that are required in order to install the 9EP2545 Bearings

    (A) 152.35 ± .05 mm (5.9980 ± 0.0019 inch)

    (B) 130.0 mm (5.118 inch) Radius

    (C) 230 mm (9.055 inch) Diameter

  1. Line bore the lower lift arm. The new specifications are shown in Illustration 2.

  1. Press the new 9EP2545 Bearings and the new 5P-8488 Lip Seals into the new bores. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, RENR4675 (9EP5405), "R1700G L.H.D. Machine Systems", "Lift Arms - Install".

  1. Install the bucket. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, RENR4675 (9EP5405), "R1700G L.H.D. Machine Systems", "Bucket - Install".

  1. Lubricate the bucket pins. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU7323 (9EP5408), "R1700G L.H.D.", "Bucket Pivot Pins - Lubricate".

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