Chain - Inspect/Adjust
Show/hide table
Illustration 1 | g00568493 |
- Inspect the chain for wear or for damage. Replace the chain, if necessary.
Show/hide table
Illustration 2 | g00568494 |
- Check the tension of the chain. The chain should deflect about 3.2 mm (0.13 inch) between the two gears. If the tension of the chain needs to be adjusted, perform the following procedure.
- Loosen the two bolts (1) for the motor and the two bolts (3) for the adjusting cam.
Show/hide tableIllustration 3 g00568507
- Turn the center weldnut (2) on the cam in order to adjust the tension of the chain.
- Tighten the two bolts for the adjusting cam.
- Tighten the two bolts for the motor.
- Install the side cover.
Caterpillar Information System:
3176C and 3196 Engines For Caterpillar Built Machines Crankshaft Gear - Remove and Install
3176C and 3196 Engines For Caterpillar Built Machines Camshaft Gear - Remove and Install
5130 Excavator Hydraulic System Solenoid Valve (Bottom Dump)
5130 Excavator Hydraulic System Solenoid Valve (Swing Parking Brake)
3176C and 3196 Engines For Caterpillar Built Machines Accessory Drive - Assemble
3176C and 3196 Engines For Caterpillar Built Machines Accessory Drive - Disassemble
302.5 Mini Hydraulic Excavator Bucket Linkage - Lubricate
5130 Excavator Hydraulic System Solenoid Valve (Boom Float)
3176C and 3196 Engines For Caterpillar Built Machines Crankshaft Rear Seal Carrier - Remove and Install
317B Excavator Machine System and Attachment Specifications Lines (Travel Motor)
5130 Excavator Hydraulic System Relief Valve (Pilot)
3176C and 3196 Engines For Caterpillar Built Machines Turbocharger - Install
315B Excavator Excavator Systems Track Carrier Roller - Assemble
A13 Auger Chain - Lubricate
3176C and 3196 Industrial Engines Electronic Control Module - Remove and Install
315B Excavator Excavator Systems Track Roller - Disassemble
302.5 Mini Hydraulic Excavator Cooling System Hoses - Inspect
315B Excavator Excavator Systems Track Roller - Assemble
315B Excavator Excavator Systems Track Roller - Install
302.5 Mini Hydraulic Excavator Cooling System Coolant Level - Check
302.5 Mini Hydraulic Excavator Blade Linkage - Lubricate
302.5 Mini Hydraulic Excavator Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain
5130 Excavator Hydraulic System Control Valve (Travel Parking Brake Dual Pressure)
320B Excavator Machine System Specifications Fuel Tank