345-1236 Lifting Bracket{0599, 0629, 0632, 6605} Caterpillar

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Introduction

European Union Compliant, CE Marked

Important Safety Information

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Think Safety

Most accidents that involve product operation, maintenance, and repair are caused by failure to observe basic safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing potentially hazardous situations before an accident occurs. A person must be alert to potential hazards. This person should also have the necessary training, skills, and tools to perform these functions properly.

Improper operation, lubrication, maintenance, or repair of this product can be dangerous and could result in injury or death.

Do not operate or perform any lubrication, maintenance, or repair on this product until you have read and understood the operation, lubrication, maintenance, and repair information.

Safety precautions and warnings are provided in this manual and on the product. If these hazard warnings are not heeded, bodily injury or death could occur to you or to other persons.

The hazards are identified by the Safety Alert Symbol and followed by a Signal Word such as "DANGER","WARNING", or "CAUTION". The Safety Alert "WARNING" label is shown below.

A non-exhaustive list of operations that may cause product damage are identified by "NOTICE" labels on the product and in this publication.

Caterpillar cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a potential hazard. The warnings in this publication and on the product are therefore, not all inclusive. If a tool, procedure, work method, or operating technique that is not recommended by Caterpillar is used, the operator must be sure that the procedures are safe. The operator must also be sure that the product will not be damaged or made unsafe by any unspecified procedures.

The information, specifications, and illustrations in this publication are based on information that was available at the time that the publication was written. The specifications, torques, pressures, measurements, adjustments, illustrations, and other items can change at any time. These changes can affect the service that is given to the product. Obtain the complete and most current information before you start any job.

When replacement parts are required for this product, Caterpillar recommends using Cat replacement parts or parts with equivalent specifications including, but not limited to physical dimensions, type, strength, and material.

Literature Information

This manual contains safety information, operation instructions and maintenance information and should be stored with the tool group.

Some photographs or illustrations in this publication may show details that can be different from your service tool. Guards and covers might have been removed for illustrative purposes.

Continuing improvement and advancement of product design might have caused changes to your service tool, which are not included in this publication.

Whenever a question arises regarding your service tool or this publication, consult Dealer Service Tools (DST) for the latest available information.

Safety Section

The Safety Section lists basic safety precautions.

Read and understand the basic precautions listed in the Safety Section before operating or performing maintenance and repair on this service tool.

General Information Section

The General Information Section describes tooling functions and features. This section provides useful information on individual parts, additional tooling, and resources.

Operation Section

The Operation Section is a reference for the new operator and a refresher for the experienced operator.

Photographs and illustrations guide the operator through correct procedures for using the tool group.

Operating techniques outlined in this publication are basic. Skill and techniques develop as the operator gains knowledge of the service tool and tool capabilities.

Maintenance Section

The Maintenance Section is a guide to tool inspection, cleaning, storage, and tool disposal.

Safety Section

Safety Icon Nomenclature

Personal Protection/Important Information

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Personal Protection/Important Information

Hazard Avoidance

Crushing Hazard (foot)

Crushing Hazard (hand)

Pinch Point

Additional Contact Information

For additional product support questions concerning this tool, contact the Dealer Service Tools Hotline at:

USA: 800-542-8665, Option 1

International: 1-309-578-7372

E-mail: dealerservicetool_hotline@cat.com

Note: Continuing improvement and advancement of product design can mean some photographs or illustrations in this publication will show details that are different from your service tool.

General Information Section

Introduction

The 345-1236 Lifting Bracket is an "L-Hook" style lifting device. This lifting bracket is used to remove and install the drum support (final drive plate) on CB54, CB64, and CD54 Vibratory Compactors.

Nomenclature

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(1) 345-1236 Lifting Bracket (2) 7X-2581 Bolt (3) 9X-8258 Hard Washer

Additional Required Hardware

Specifications

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Operation Section

Configure 345-1236 Lifting Bracket

Note: Inspect tools before each use. Do not use any tool that is damaged, altered, or in poor condition. For more information on tool inspection, refer to the Maintenance Section in this manual.

1. Attach 189-0410 Screw Pin Shackle (4) (or equivalent) to the appropriate upper lift plate hole in 345-1236 Lifting Bracket (1). Do not use the lifting bracket without a suitable shackle.

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(1) 345-1236 Lifting Bracket (4) 189-0410 Screw Pin Shackle

Note: The three lifting point holes allow for balancing the offset load. The outer most hole is the most common lift point, but differences in support plate design may require relocating the shackle to another lift point hole on the bracket.

2. Attach suitable overhead lifting device (5) to 189-0410 Screw Pin Shackle (4). Use the overhead lifting device to raise and support 345-1236 Lifting Bracket (1) .

Note: For more information on the correct use of shackles, refer to NEHS0960 Tool Operating Manual.

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(1) 345-1236 Lifting Bracket (2) Screw Pin Shackle (5) Overhead Lifting Device

Remove Drum Support Plate

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(6a) Support Plate Threaded hole (7) Support Plate Bolt

1. Remove top rear support plate attachment bolt and washer (7) (for clearance) before installing the lift bracket.

   Note: For more information on correct disassembly procedures, refer to the appropriate Disassembly and Assembly manual.

2. Use overhead lifting device (5) to position lifting bracket (1) over threaded hole (6a) on drum support plate (6) as shown.

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3. Attach 345-1236 Lifting Bracket (1) to support plate (6) using 7X-2581 Bolt (2) and 9X-8358 Hard Washer (3). Tighten the bolt to standard torque.

   Note: For correct lifting position, hold lifting bracket (1) in a vertical position (as shown) while completely tightening 7X-2581 Bolt (2) .

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(1) 345-1236 Lifting Bracket (2) 7X-2581 Bolt (3) 9X-8258 Hard Washer (6) Support Plate

4. Remove and replace two support plate bolts (7) with guide bolts (8). Install the guide bolts finger tight.

   Note: Guide bolts can be made by removing (cutting off) the head of a longer bolt of the correct threaded size.

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(6) Support Plate (7) Support Plate Bolts (8) Guide Bolts

5. Use overhead lifting device (5) and lifting bracket (1) to hold the weight of support plate (6) while removing the remaining support plate bolts (7) .

6. With overhead lifting device (5) holding the weight, carefully slide support plate (6) over guide bolts (8) and move it away from the machine. Position the support plate in a secure location.

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(6) Support Plate (8) Guide Bolts

Note: For more information on correct removal procedures, refer to the appropriate Disassembly and Assembly manual.

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(1) 345-1236 Lifting Bracket (2) 7X-2581 Bolt (3) 9X-8258 Hard Washer (6) Support Plate

7. Once drum support plate (6) is secure, remove 7X-2581 Bolt (2) and 9X-8258 Hard Washer (3). Unhook overhead lifting device and store tooling properly.

   Note: For more information on proper tool storage, refer to the Maintenance Section in this manual.

Install Drum Support Plate

1. Attach 345-1236 Lifting Bracket (1) to the threaded hole in support plate (6) using 7X-2581 Bolt (2) and 9X-8258 Hard Washer (3). Tighten the bolt to standard torque.

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(1) 345-1236 Lifting Bracket (2) 7X-2581 Hard Washer (6) Support Plate

2. Use overhead lifting device (5) to lift and position support plate (6) at the machine.

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3. Install two dealer supplied guide bolts (8) in machine frame threaded holes.

4. Use overhead lifting device to carefully slide support plate (6) onto guide bolts (8) .

Note: For more information on correct installation procedures, refer to the appropriate Disassembly and Assembly manual.

5. Install seven support plate bolts (7) in support plate (6) and tighten securely.

   Note: All support plate bolts should be tightened to the required specification after guide bolts and lifting bracket are removed.

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(6) Support Plate (7) Support Plate Bolts (qty. 7) (8) Guide Bolts

6. Refer to appropriate Disassembly and Assembly manual for procedures to assemble lower support plate/final drive and drum components.

7. Remove guide bolts (8). Remove 7X-2581 Bolt (2) and 9X-8258 Hard Washer (3). Move tooling away from the machine.

   Note: Save 7X-2581 Bolt (2), 9X-8258 Hard Washer (3), and guide bolts (8) for reuse.

8. Remove 189-0410 Screw Pin Shackle (4) and 345-1236 Lifting Bracket (1) from the overhead lifting device. Store all tooling properly.

   Note: For more information on proper tool storage, refer to the Maintenance Section in this manual.

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9. Install three remaining support plate bolts (7) in support plate (6). Tighten all ten support plate bolts to standard torque.

   Note: For more information on correct installation procedures, refer to the appropriate Disassembly and Assembly manual.

Maintenance Section

Inspection

1. Inspect 345-1236 Lifting Bracket (1), screw pin shackle (4), and all related hardware before each use. Immediately replace any worn or damaged components.

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2. Inspect all welds and check for damaged, cracked, or bent components.

3. Inspect all hardware for damaged threads and cracked or bent components.

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4. Do not use unless all load identification markings are legible.

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5. Do not use if shackle holes and/or bolt hole are elongated.

6. Have tools inspected annually by an approved dealership inspector. Maintain a written record of all inspections.

Cleaning

Clean tools using a non-solvent based cleaner.

Storage

Store tools indoors in a clean, dry location, laying flat or hanging from appropriate hooks to prevent falling.

Tool Disposal

At the end of the operational life of the tool, destroy the tool and dispose of as scrap.