DOOR AS 4E2535 - Caterpillar

Illustration 1. Actual size template to use for plate (A-B).2. Use the full size template to cut out two plates (A-B). Use high strength structural steel, 16 mm (.625") thick. This is the same thickness as the hinge brackets on the back of the bucket.
Illustration 2. The complete plate (A-B) - size is reduced.3. If the torque tube across the top of the bucket is to be reinforced, cut and bend two plates shown in Illustration 3. Use 6 mm (.250") thick steel.
Illustration 3. Dimensions for the two torque tube plates.4. Weld plates (A-B) to the back of the bucket and to the bottom end of each hinge bracket. See Illustration 4.
Illustration 4. Locations of plates (A-B) below the hinge brackets, and the torque tube plates if needed.5. The locations of the two optional reinforcement plates for the torque tube are shown in Illustrations 4 and 5.
Illustration 5. Locations of torque tube plates, if needed. The 914 mm (36") bucket is shown.