CHANNEL 1687511 - Caterpillar

Torque for all 1/2 in. locknuts that hold rod ends in place on the rods ... 45 7 N m (33 5 lb ft) All rod assembly measurements must be made in a straight line between the centerlines of the rod end mounting holes.(1) When installing the brake band assembly, adjust the height of damper springs (2) to ... 19.05 mm (.750 in) Then tighten locknut.(3) Assembled length of rod assembly ... 411.0 1.5 mm (13.01 .06 in)(11) Assembled length of rod assembly ... 330.5 1.5 mm (13.01 .06 in)(13) Length to install spring ... 168 mm (6.6 in) Apply 3S6252 RTV Silicone Sealant between the housing assembly and the steering clutch cover and the adjuster cover and the steering clutch cover. Apply 5P3413 Pipe Sealant to the bolts that fasten the housing assembly and the adjuster cover to the steering clutch cover. On some earlier models, adjusting screw (6) is under a cover.Brake Adjustment Procedure
When adjusting the brakes, the brakes must be released. Put blocks in front of and behind both tracks to prevent machine movement during brake adjustment.
Field Procedure to Adjust Brakes
1. Measure brake pedal travel. a. Measure length (D) with the brake pedal at rest.b. Measure length (E) with the brake pedal depressed with a force of 182 10 N (41 2 lb).c. Subtract length (E) from length (D) to determine pedal travel.2.