BUSHING 3325902 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Start By:
Connect the steering frame lock. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Steering Frame Lock - Separate and Connect".
Personal injury can result from driveline torque windup under load.Unequal wheel speed can result in driveline torque windup which can cause driveline components to be under load during disassembly.Relieve the driveline torque windup before disassembly.
Place wheel blocks in front of the wheels and behind the wheels.
Release the parking brake.
Release the driveline torque windup by raising either side of the machine until the wheels are off the ground. Lower the wheels back to the ground.
Engage the parking brake.
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Attach a suitable lifting device to front drive shaft (1). The weight of front drive shaft (1) is approximately 30 kg (66 lb).
Remove eight bolts (2).
Remove drive shaft (1). Installation Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A - Loctite 7649 -
B - Loctite 263 -
When the front drive shaft is installed, it must be installed in phase with the front axle assembly yoke. The front drive shaft must be installed in phase with the center and rear drive shafts. Serious component damage could occur. Be certain that all the joint groups, all the yokes, and all the lubricating fittings are aligned.
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Attach a suitable lifting device to front drive shaft (1). The weight of front drive shaft (1) is approximately 30 kg (66 lb).
Apply Tooling (A) and then apply Tooling (B) to the threads of eight bolts (2).
Position front drive shaft (1).
Install eight bolts (2). Tighten eight bolts (2) to a torque of 300 30 N m (220 22 lb ft).
Lubricate the front drive shaft (1). Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Drive Shaft Universal Joints, Splines, and Bearings - Inspect/Lubricate". End By:
Separate the steering frame lock. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Steering Frame Lock - Separate and Connect".