ARM AND BEARING ASSEM. 7K9700 - Caterpillar

This is a 2.0-hour job
This is intended to be completed one time per truck.
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.
Rework Procedure
Working under the fender, remove the access panel that is bolted to the front plate of the fender to expose the aperture behind the panel. The front left-hand tire and rim will need to be removed.
Using the upper edge of the aperture, and the center of the middle upper retaining bolt-hole for the access panel, as reference points, drill 2 x 10mm clearance holes through the front plate of the fender. Refer to the dimensions in the illustration below.
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Attach the 231-7950 Clip As to the front plate of the fender using 8T4195 Bolts, 6V7744 Nuts and double 8T4896 Washers. Use the same hardware to close the clip. Refer to illustrations below.
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Fit the 3K0360 Seal, and one of the 6V9746 Seals to the 6V9877 Elbow, then attach the elbow to the oil side of the 231-8982 Accumulator. Do not tighten the swivel nut at this time.
Charge the nitrogen side of the 231-8982 Accumulator to 207 +/- 50 kPa (30 +/- 7 psi).
Install the accumulator assembly into the 231-7950 Clip As. Orientate the 6B9877 Elbow towards the existing opening that the hydraulic hoses from the hydraulic tank are routed through. Refer to illustrations below.
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Remove the filler cap from the hoist and brake systems hydraulic tank to relieve any pressure that may be in the tank. Refit the filler cap. Remove the plug from the rear face of the hoist or ejector control valve (depending on the type of machine being worked on) - the valve is located on the frame rail inboard of the left-hand fender.
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Fit the 3D2824 Seal and the remaining 6V9746 Seal to the 8C8400 Elbow then install the elbow into the port on the rear of the hoist valve that the plug was removed from. Do not tighten the swivel nut at this time.
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Install the 358-2138 Hose As between the 8C8400 Elbow on the hoist or ejector control valve and the 6V9877 Elbow on the 231-8982 Accumulator. Ensure the hose is routed so that it will not be damaged during machine operation. Secure the hose to existing hoses using the 6U0456 Lashings. When the hose has been installed satisfactorily, tighten the swivel nuts on the 8C8400 and 6V9877 Elbows.
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Check that all hydraulic fittings and hardware are securely tightened. Reinstall all components. Flash the transmission ECM with 321-5689, or later, Software.