BRACKET AS 1297345 - 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.Note: Put identification marks on all lines, on all hoses, on all harness assemblies, 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.
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.
Remove the work tool.
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Position boom (1) on Tooling (A).
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Lower stick (2) to the ground
Release the hydraulic system pressure. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "System Pressure - Release".
Secure work tool linkage (3) to Tooling (B), as shown.
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Disconnect hose assemblies (4).
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Use Tooling (C) and a suitable lifting device to secure stick cylinders (5), as shown. The weight of each stick cylinder (5) is approximately 272 kg (600 lb).
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Disconnect grease hose assembly (7).
Remove bolts (8) and plate (6). Note: Note the quantity and the location of the shims for assembly purposes.
Use Tooling (D) in order to drive pin (9) through stick cylinder (5) and retract stick cylinder (5).
Repeat Steps 8 and 10 for the opposite side.
Release the hydraulic system pressure. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "System Pressure - Release".
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Attach Tooling (E), Tooling (F), and a suitable lifting device to stick (2). The weight of stick (2) is approximately 3402 kg (7500 lb).
Remove bolt (10).
Use Tooling (G) and a suitable lifting device to remove pin assembly (11). The weight of pin assembly (11) is approximately 168 kg (370 lb). Note: Note the quantity and the location of the shims for assembly purposes.
Remove stick (2).