BALL JOINT 3389495 - Caterpillar

Note: Cleanliness is an important factor. Before the disassembly procedure, the exterior of the component should be thoroughly cleaned. This will help to prevent dirt from entering the internal mechanism.
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the product. 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 on Caterpillar products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Note: Put identification marks on all lines, on all hoses, on all wires, and on all tubes for installation purposes. Plug all lines, hoses, and tubes. This helps to prevent fluid loss and this helps to keep contaminants from entering the system.
Raise the engine hood.
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Install Tooling (A) onto the hydraulic tank. Attach an air supply hose onto Tooling (A). Apply 276 to 414 kPa (40 to 60 psi) of air. This procedure will pull vacuum on the hydraulic system.
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Use Tooling (C) to remove fuel filters (1) and (2) .
Disconnect hose (3) and remove tube (4) .
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Disconnect hose assemblies (5), (6), (8), and (9) .
Disconnect tube assembly (7) .
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Remove bracket (10) .
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Use two people to remove bolts (11), piston pump (12), and the gasket. The weight of piston pump (12) is approximately 29 kg (65 lb).
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Remove nut (13) .
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Remove bolts (14) .
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Use Tooling (B) to remove flange (16), gear (15), and the bearing.
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Remove gear (15) and the bearing from flange (16) .
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Remove bearing (17) from gear (15) .Note: Bearing (17) will be destroyed when bearing (17) is removed from gear (15) .
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Remove key (18) from shaft (19) .