EDGE AS-CUTTING 2618715 - Caterpillar

Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
Note: Cleanliness is an important factor. Before assembly, thoroughly clean all parts in cleaning fluid. Allow the parts to air dry. Do not use wiping cloths or rags to dry parts. Lint may be deposited on the parts which may cause trouble. Inspect all parts. If any parts are worn or damaged, use new parts for replacement. Dirt and other contaminants can damage the precision component. Perform assembly procedures on a clean work surface. Keep components covered and protected at all times.Note: Check all of the parts for wear or for damage. Replace the components, if necessary.
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Use Tooling (A) in order to install seal (5).
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Lower the temperature of bearing cup (6). Use Tooling (A) in order to install bearing cup (6).
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Reposition idler axle (1).
Lower the temperature of bearing cup (9). Use Tooling (A) in order to install bearing cup (9).
Install bearing (8).
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Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Heavy Duty Dual Face Seal - Install" for installation procedures regarding heavy duty dual face seal (10).
Install half of heavy duty dual face seal (HDDF seal) (10) onto housing (7). Be sure that the HDDF seal (10) is fully seated onto housing (7).
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Apply Tooling (H) to the groove on idler axle (1), which is used to seal housing (7). Use Tooling (A) in order to install housing (7) and HDDF seal (10) into idler axle (1).
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Install the other half of HDDF seal (10) onto sleeve (4). Be sure that HDDF seal (10) is fully seated onto sleeve (4).
Apply Tooling (F) on the face of HDDF seal (10).
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Use a suitable press and Tooling (A) in order to install sleeve (4) into idler axle (1).
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Reposition idler axle (1) on a suitable press. Use Tooling (A) in order to support sleeve (4) (not shown).
Use Tooling (E) in order to repack bearing (3).
Use a suitable press and Tooling (I) in order to press bearing (3) onto sleeve (4). Press bearing (3) until the bearing gently seats into the bearing cup.
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Remove plug (11) in order to fill idler axle (1) with 33 2 mL (1.11 0.07 oz) of Tooling (F). Apply Tooling (G) to plug (11) and install plug (11).
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Install O-ring seal (2) onto idler axle (1).