CONNECTOR 0803164 - Caterpillar

16. Examine bearing cups (12) and (8) inside bearing cage (10). If the bearing cups appear damaged, they must be removed from the bearing cage, as shown. 17. Examine inner bearing cone (7) on pinion shaft (6). If the bearing cone appears damaged, it must be removed with a bearing puller or press, as shown. Keep bearing cup and cone sets together. This will help ensure that these parts are reassembled in their original positions. 17. Remove snap ring (3) from end of pinion shaft (6).18. Use a bearing puller to remove rear bearing (4) from pinion shaft (6).
Pinion shaft and ring gear are a matched set. If damaged or worn out, these parts must be replaced as a set.
19. Housing (1) may be cleaned in a hot solution tank with a mild alkali solution. The housing should remain in the tank long enough to be heated through. Rinse and dry the housing thoroughly after cleaning to remove all traces of alkali.
Exercise care to avoid skin rashes and inhalation of vapors when using alkali cleaners.
20. All other parts should be cleaned with a suitable solvent such as kerosene or diesel fuel. Do not clean parts with gasoline.21. Dry parts immediately after cleaning. Do not dry bearings by spinning with compressed air.22. Inspect all parts for excessive wear or damage. Make sure bearings rotate smoothly. Check all splines and gear teeth for burrs or other damage. Repair or replace parts as necessary.23. Lubricate bearing cups and cones with a coat of light oil.Assemble Axle Input End
1. If removed, press inner bearing cup (8) and outer bearing cup (12) into bearing cage (10). Make sure both bearing cups are flat against the bore. 2. If removed, press inner bearing cone (7) onto pinion shaft (6). Use a sleeve against the inner race of the bearing cone, as shown. Make sure the bearing cone is seated squarely against the pinion gear head. 3. Press rear bearing (4) onto pinion shaft (6). Make sure the bearing is seated flat against the pinion gear head. 4. Install snap ring (3) into the groove at the end of pinion shaft (6). This will secure rear bearing (4). 5. Insert pinion shaft (6) assembly into bearing cage (10). 6. Install bearing spacer (11) on pinion shaft (6) against inner bearing cone (7). 7. Install outer bearing cone (13) into bearing cage (10). Place a sleeve against the inner race of the bearing and press with 11 350 kg (25,000 lbs.) of force. Rotate the bearing cage while pressing, to seat the bearings.8. Check the rolling resistance of the pinion bearings as follows: a. Press input flange (18) onto the splined end of pinion shaft (6). Make sure the input flange is against outer bearing cone (13). b. Place the pinion shaft and bearing cage assembly onto the housing. Do not install shims or gaskets at this time.c. Hand tighten nuts onto studs (5) to secure the pinion shaft and bearing cage assembly to the