ELBOW 8N6025 - Caterpillar

Separate Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 260-9412 Chain As 1
B 5P-6214 Track Block Assembly 2
C 5P-2379 Track Press Tool Gp 1
8S-7172 Double Acting Cylinder 1
8S-9903 Track Press Rollover Gp 1
Put the machine on a flat level floor.
The master pin of the track must be positioned above the centerline of the sprocket or the idler.
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.
Release the track tension. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Track Adjustment - Adjust".
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Use Tooling (A) in order to support track shoe (2). Remove bolts (1 ). Remove track shoes (2). Note: In order to provide additional clearance for the removal of the master pin, remove track shoe (2) on each side of the master pin.
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Place Tooling (B) on the opposite ends of the track in order to prevent the track from sliding from the roller frame.
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Use Tooling (A) and a suitable lifting device in order to support the section of track that is above Tooling (B). Use Tooling (C) in order to remove master pin (3). Use a suitable lifting device in order to raise the track from Tooling (B). Remove Tooling (B). Lower the track assembly.
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Remove seals (4) from links (5).