COVER 1036097 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools    
Tool     Part Number     Part Description     Qty    
A     8T-3666     Bolt     2    
B     154-6182     Forcing Bolt     2    
C     138-7575     Link Bracket     1    
D     -     Loctite 262     1    Start By:
Remove the tire and rim. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Tire and Rim - Remove".
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, "Caterpillar Tools and Shop Products Guide" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
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Remove plug (1) and drain the oil into a suitable container for storage or disposal.
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Remove plug (2) and drain the oil into a suitable container for storage or disposal. Remove bolts (3) .
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Install Tooling (A) and Tooling (B) .
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Slide final drive (4) slightly outward. Attach Tooling (C) and a suitable lifting device onto final drive (4). The weight of final drive (4) is approximately 52 kg (115 lb). Remove Tooling (A) and Tooling (B). Remove final drive (4) .
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Remove bolt (5). Remove sun gear (6) and sleeve (7) .
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Remove axle shaft (8) .
Repeat this procedure for the opposite side.