COVER AS 2137481 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools    
Tool     Part Number     Part Description     Qty    
A     8T-5255     Hydraulic Jack     1    
Personal injury or death can result from grease and oil coming out of the relief valve.Grease and oil are under high pressure coming out of the relief valve and can penetrate the body.Do not watch the relief valve to see if grease is escaping. Watch the track or track adjustment cylinder to see if the track is being loosened. Make sure the vent holes are clean before the tension is released on the track.
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 Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Put the machine on a flat level surface.
Release the tension on the track. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU8340, "Track Adjustment - Adjust" for the proper procedure.
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Place suitable wood blocks and Tooling (A) under the track assembly. Use Tooling (A) in order to raise the track assembly off track carrier roller (2) .
Loosen setscrew (1) that secures track carrier roller (2) to the mounting bracket.
Remove track carrier roller (2). The weight of track carrier roller (2) is approximately 6 kg (13 lb).