COVER 4L6260 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools    
Tool    Part Number    Part Description    Qty    
A     FT-1952     Axle Removal Tool     1    
B     8T-3207     Lifting Bracket     1    
5P-8622 Shackle     1    
2D-4593 5/8 - 11 by 5 1/2 inch     2    
1B-4331 5/8 - 11 inch     2    
2S-5658 Washer     4    Start By:
Separate the track.Note: The planetary carriers of the final drives can be removed directly from the machine. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Final Drive Planetary Carrier (In Chassis) - Remove".
Without the sun gear in place, the brakes are ineffective. Personal injury or death could result. Provide other means to hold or stop the machine.
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Remove bolts (2) and cover (3) from final drive (1) .
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Use Tooling (A) in order to remove axle (4) .
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Remove two bolts (5) .
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Adjust the top bracket of Tooling (B) until Dimension (X) is 222.25 mm (8.750 inch).
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Remove two bolts (6) and the nuts from the sprocket segment. Discard bolts (6) and the nuts.
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Fasten Tooling (B) and a suitable lifting device to the final drive.
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Remove bolts (7) that hold the final drive and the brake together.
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Use Tooling (B) to remove final drive (1) from the machine. The weight of final drive (1) is approximately 454 kg (1000 lb).Installation Procedure
Install final drive (1) in the reverse order of removal.
Tighten bolts (7) to a torque of 700 90 N m (516 66 lb ft).
Lubricate new bolts (6) with SAE 30 oil. Install new bolts (6) and the nuts. Tighten bolts (6) to a torque of 175 40 N m (130 30 lb ft). Tighten bolts (6) an additional 1/3 turn.