CHANNEL AS 0372345 - Caterpillar

Personal injury or death can result if two persons are not used in the following procedure.
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.
Machine Preparation
Prepare the machine for testing by completing the procedure that is specified in the Service Manual module Testing and Adjusting, "Machine Preparation for Troubleshooting" for the machine that is being serviced.Test Procedure
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Typical Location of the Air Purge Screw for Rear Service Brakes
(1) Air purge screw.
Note: Each axle has two air purge screws.The location for the two air purge screws for the front service brakes is similar.The air purge screws for the service brakes are located on the top of the corresponding axle housing.Note: Perform this procedure for one service brake at a time.
Check the hydraulic tank oil level. Make sure that you maintain the correct oil level in the hydraulic oil tank throughout the air removal procedure.
Start the engine. Allow the oil pressure to increase to the cut-out pressure.
Fasten one end of a transparent tube that is 6.4 mm (.25 inch) in diameter to an air purge screw. Put the other end of the tube into a suitable container for collecting the hydraulic oil. You may also route the tube back to the hydraulic oil tank. Loosen the air purge screw (1).
The operator should slowly depress the brake pedal. Hold the brake pedal in this position throughout Step 5.
As the hydraulic oil flows through the tube, look for air bubbles in the oil. Allow the oil to flow into the container until no air bubbles are visible. Then, tighten the air purge screw (1). Release the brake pedal.
Perform this procedure for each of the other service brakes. Make sure that you tighten each air purge screw (1).
Fill the hydraulic tank, if necessary. Note: If the brake pedal is spongy during the first hours of operation, perform this procedure again.