CONTROL GP-JOYSTICK 4582082 - Caterpillar

Disassembly Procedure
Start By:
Remove the belt tightener. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Belt Tightener - Remove". Note: Cleanliness is an important factor. Before the disassembly procedure, the exterior of the component should be thoroughly cleaned. This will help to prevent contaminants from entering the internal mechanism.
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Remove bolts (1), the washers, cover (2) and the gasket from the idler pulley.
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Remove bolts (3), the washers, and retaining washer (4) from the idler pulley.
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Remove bearing (5) from the idler pulley.
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Remove spacer (6) from the idler pulley.
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Remove idler pulley (8), the bearing, and the lip seal from tightener arm (7) as a unit.
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Remove lip seal (9) from idler pulley (8).
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Remove bearing (10) from idler pulley (8).
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Remove spacer (11) and the O-ring seal from tightener arm (7).
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Mark the location of elbow (12) for installation purposes. Remove elbow (12) from tightener arm (7).
Use a suitable press to remove bushing (13) from tightener arm (7).