BUSHING 5088400 - Caterpillar

Removing the Track
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 180-3032 Jack Stand Gp 2
Position the machine on firm, level ground.
Remove any work tool that is attached to the quick coupler.
Raise the loader arms and install the brace for the loader lift arm. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Loader Lift Arm Brace Operation".
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Use a suitable lifting device in order to lift the machine off the ground. Position Tooling (A) under the machine. Raise the machine until tracks (1) are approximately 50 mm (2.0 inch) off the ground.
Detension the track. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Track - Inspect/Adjust".
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Use a suitable lifting device. The approximate weight of the track (1) is 247 kg (545 lb). Lift the track (1) at middle position between the front idler and the final drive sprocket until the front idler collapses fully.
Keep the track (1) supported with a suitable lifting device. Lift the track over the flange of the front idler so that the inner track guides clear flanges.
Lift the track (1) over the sprocket with a suitable lifting device. The inner guides need to clear the sprocket teeth.
Lift the track (1) over the rear idler. The inner track guides need to clear the rear idler. Remove track (1). Installation Procedure
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Use a suitable lifting device in order to install track (1). The weight of track (1) is approximately 247 kg (545 lb).
Position track (1) over the rear idler and the drive sprocket. Note: Make sure track (1) in position in the proper grooves of the rear idler and drive sprocket.
Position track (1) over the front idler and align the track with grooves of the front idler. Note: Suitable cribbing under track (1) may be needed in order to help with installation.
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Check track (1) for proper installation.
Remove Tooling (A).
Lower the loader arms and remove the brace for the loader lift arm. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Loader Lift Arm Brace Operation".
Adjust the track. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Track - Inspect/Adjust".