BLOCK 2245918 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 1P-1863 Retaining Ring Pliers 1 Start By:
Remove the tie rods. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Tie Rods - Remove".
Release the hydraulic system pressure. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Hydraulic System Pressure - Release".
Cylinders equipped with lock valves can remain pressurized for very long periods of time, even with the hoses removed.Failure to relieve pressure before removing a lock valve or disassembling a cylinder can result in personal injury or death.Ensure all pressure is relieved before removing a lock valve or disassembling a cylinder.
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, "Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Cat products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
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.
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Cylinders equipped with lock valves can remain pressurized for very long periods of time, even with the hoses removed.Failure to relieve pressure before removing a lock valve or disassembling a cylinder can result in personal injury or death.Ensure all pressure is relieved before removing a lock valve or disassembling a cylinder.
Disconnect hose assembly (1). Repeat for the opposite side.
Remove bolts (2) and steering cylinder (3).
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Remove retaining ring (14) and flange (13). Use Tooling (A) in order to remove retaining ring (8). Remove O-ring seal (5) and head assembly (9). Remove rod seals (4), seal (6), and ring (7) from head assembly (9).
Remove guide rings (12) and seal (11) from rod assembly (10). Remove rod seals (15). Installation Procedure
Table 2
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 1P-1863 Retaining Ring Pliers 1
B 6V-6640 Sealant -
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Install rod seals (15). Install seal (11) and guide rings (12) to rod assembly (10).
Install ring (7), seal (6), and rod seals (4) to head assembly (9). Install head assembly (9) and O-ring seal (5). Use Tooling (A) in order to install retaining ring (8). Install flange (13) and retaining ring (14).
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Apply Tooling (B) to both contacting surfaces of cylinder assembly (3). Position steering cylinder (3) and bolts (2).
Connect hose assembly (1). Repeat for the opposite side. End By:
Install the tie rods. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Tie Rods - Install".