BRACKET AS 3572647 - Caterpillar

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Remove the main drive shaft. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Main Drive Shaft - Remove and Install"
in this module.
Drain the oil from the transmission system. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU7247, "Transmission System Oil and Screens - Change/Clean"
for the correct procedure.
Remove the drive axles. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Axle - Remove and Install"
in this module.
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: 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 to keep contaminants from entering the system.
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Remove seventeen bolts (1) and remove plate (2) and the gasket.
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Disconnect hose (3).
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Disconnect wire harness (4).
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Remove yoke (5). Remove four bolts and washers (6) and remove retainer (7) and the O-ring seal.
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Insert tool (A) into the left final drive by approximately 940 mm (37 inch). Rotate tool (A) by 180 degrees, or rotate tool (A) until the sliding carrier is off the bevel gear shaft. Rotate tool (A) backward by 180 degrees and remove the tool from the final drive.
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Remove six bolts, the cover, and the gasket. Install tool (B). Attach a hoist to tool (B).Note: Four bolts (9) fasten the transmission cover to the bevel gear case. Do not remove four bolts (9).
Remove 22 bolts and washers (8).
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Use forcing bolts to separate the transmission from the transmission and bevel gear case. Use a hoist to slowly pull the transmission and bevel gears from the case. The transmission and bevel gears will roll onto the tube assemblies.Note: The transmission and bevel gears must be supported when the hoist is moved from tool (B) to tool (C) on top of the transmission.
During the removal of the hoist, the support for the transmission and bevel gears must be on a hard, level surface. If the support is on a slope or soft footing, the transmission and bevel gears could fall off the support. This could cause personal injury or death.
Install tool (C) on the top of the transmission case. Use tool (D) to support the transmission.
Remove the hoist from tool (B). Attach the hoist to tool (C). Remove the transmission and bevel gears from the tube assemblies.
Remove large O-ring seal (11) from the outer diameter of the transmission case. Remove three O-ring seals (10) and remove O-ring seal (12) from the transmission and bevel gear case.