- Load Haul Dump:
- R2900 (S/N: BAR; 5TW1-UP)
Reference: Disassembly and Assembly, RENR4582 (9EL3678), "Steering Frame Lock Link", "Install and Remove Steering Frame Lock Link".
Reference: Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU7319 (9EL9465), "Transmission Oil", "Change the oil".
Reference: Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU7325, "Transmission Oil - Change".
Reference: Maintenance Manual, RENR4700 (1DE0603), "Machine Repairs and Welding Procedures", "Safety".
The sight gauge for the transmission oil level and the oil filler tube at ground level will improve access and serviceability. The sight gauge for the transmission oil level and the oil filler tube at ground level are adaptable to S/N:R2900-101 and Up
and R2900 (S/N: 5TW1-UP) by using the following procedure.
| Parts that are Required in Order to Install a Sight Gauge for the Transmission Oil Level and an Oil Filler Tube | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Qty | Part Number | Description |
| 1 | 1 | 1DE0013 | Tapping Block |
| 2 | 3 | 5S-7379 | Bolt |
| 3 | 5 | 8T-4896 | Hard Washer |
| 4 | 3 | 4K-8864 | Clip |
| 5 | 1 | 0DE5340 | Hose As |
| 6 | 1 | 2D-7325 | Pipe Tee |
| 7 | 1 | 032-1268 | Elbow |
| 8 | 1 | 9EP9835 | Adapter |
| 9 | 2 | 3K-0360 | O-Ring Seal |
| 10 | 1 | 030-8156 | Elbow |
| 11 | 2 | 3J-1907 | O-Ring Seal |
| 12 | 1 | 0DE4215 | Hose As |
| 13 | 1 | 030-6936 | Flared Reducer |
| 14 | 1 | 8M-0744 | Flared Nut |
| 15 | 1 | 9S-8896 | Cap |
| 16 | 1 | 2P-7211 | Tee |
| 17 | 1 | 2M-9780 | O-Ring Seal |
| 18 | 1 | 9EL6705 | Adapter |
| 19 | 1 | 5F-8000 | O-Ring Seal |
| 20 | 1 | 132-6277 | Liquid Level Gauge |
| 21 | 1 | 9EP9833 | Plate As |
| 22 | 2 | 8T-2502 | Bolt |
| 23 | 1 | 9EP9837 | Adapter |
| 24 | 1 | 2R-6806 | Connector |
| 25 | 6 | 8T-4223 | Hard Washer |
| 26 | 1 | 5P-2566 | Bolt |
| 27 | 1 | 133-2266 | Hose (150 mm required) (1) |
| 28 | 2 | 5P-2230 | Hose Clamp |
| 29 | 1 | 8T-8920 | Bolt |
| 30 | 1 | 6G-8333 | Diode |
| 31 | 1 | 9EQ2345 | Tube As |
| 32 | 1 | 8T-4200 | Bolt |
| 33 | 1 | 8T-4224 | Hard Washer |
| 34 | 1 | 9EQ2350 | Tube |
| 35 | 4 | 8T-4648 | Bolt |
| 36 | 1 | 5F-9657 | O-Ring Seal |
| ( 1 ) | Order by the Centimeter |
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Hot oil and hot components can cause personal injury. Do not allow hot oil or hot components to contact skin. |
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| 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 machine. 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 in Caterpillar machines. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates. |
Procedure:
- Install the steering frame lock link. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, RENR4582 (9EL3678), "Steering Frame Lock Link", "Install and Remove Steering Frame Lock Link".
- Drain the transmission oil into a suitable container for storage or disposal. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual for the machine that is being serviced.
- Weld 1DE0013 Tapping Block (1) to the rear frame. Refer to Maintenance Manual, RENR4700 (1DE0603), "Machine Repairs and Welding Procedures", "Safety". Refer to Illustration 1.
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| Illustration 1 | g00916504 |
View of the rear frame modification (1) 1DE0013 Tapping Block (A) 100 mm (3.93 inch) (B) 30 mm (1.18 inch) | |
- Modify the rear frame. Refer to Illustration 2.
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| Illustration 2 | g00916505 |
View of the rear frame modifications (C) 20 mm (0.78 inch) (D) Drill two holes 8 mm (0.31 inch). Tap a 3/8 UNC thread. (E) 240 mm (9.44 inch) (F) 135 mm (5.31 inch) | |
- Install the ground level sight gauge. Refer to Illustration 3.
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| Illustration 3 | g00916769 |
View of the ground level sight gauge installation (2) 5S-7379 Bolt (3) 8T-4896 Hard Washer (4) 4K-8864 Clip (5) 0DE5340 Hose As (6) 2D-7325 Pipe Tee (7) 032-1268 Elbow (8) 9EP9835 Adapter (9) 3K-0360 O-Ring Seal (10) 030-8156 Elbow (11) 3J-1907 O-Ring Seal (12) 0DE4215 Hose As (13) 030-6936 Flared Reducer (14) 8M-0744 Flared Nut (15) 9S-8896 Cap (16) 2P-7211 Tee (17) 2M-9780 O-Ring Seal (18) 9EL6705 Adapter (19) 5F-8000 O-Ring Seal (20) 132-6277 Liquid Level Gauge (21) 9EP9833 Plate As (22) 8T-2502 Bolt (23) 9EP9837 Adapter (24) 2R-6806 Connector | |
- Install the ground level oil filler tube. Refer to Illustration 4.
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| Illustration 4 | g00916770 |
View of the ground level oil filler tube installation (25) 8T-4223 Hard Washer (26) 5P-2566 Bolt (27) 133-2266 Hose (28) 5P-2230 Hose Clamp (29) 8T-8920 Bolt (30) 6G-9333 Filler Cap (31) 9EQ2345 Tube (32) 8T-4200 Bolt (33) 8T-4224 Hard Washer (34) 9EQ2350 Tube (35) 8T-4648 Bolt (36) 5F-9657 O-Ring Seal | |
- Fill the transmission with oil.
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| Illustration 5 | g00916774 |
View of the sight gauge (37) Engine stopped oil level marks (38) Engine running at idle oil level marks | |
- Start and run the engine at low idle. Apply the service brakes. Use the right brake pedal only.
- Disengage the parking brake. Slowly operate the transmission direction and speed control to circulate the transmission oil.
- Move the transmission direction and speed control to the NEUTRAL position. Engage the parking brake.
- Maintain the transmission oil level between two marks (37) on the sight gauge when the engine is stopped. Maintain the transmission oil level between two marks (38) on the sight gauge when the engine is running at low idle.
- Remove the steering frame lock link. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, RENR4582 (9EL3678), "Steering Frame Lock Link", "Install and Remove Steering Frame Lock Link".