EXTENSION 1510714 - Caterpillar

Separation Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools    
Tool    Part Number    Part Description    Qty    
A     138-7575     Link Bracket     3    Start By:
Remove the torque converter, the transmission, and the output transfer gears as a unit. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Torque Converter, Transmission and Output Transfer Gears - Remove".
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 Tools and Shop Products Guide" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Note: Put identification marks on all lines, on all hoses, on all wires, and on all tubes for installation purposes. Plug all lines, all hoses and all tubes. This helps to prevent fluid loss and this helps to keep contaminants from entering the system.
Thoroughly clean the outside of the torque converter, the outside of the transmission and the output gears prior to disassembly.
Drain the transmission oil into a suitable container. The capacity of the transmission is 34 L (9 US gal).
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Attach a suitable hoist to hydraulic oil pumps (1), as shown.
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Remove bracket assembly (2) .
Remove the mounting bolts and hydraulic oil pumps (1). The weight of the hydraulic oil pumps is 107 kg (235 lb).
Disconnect hose assemblies (3). Remove the bolts and power train oil filter (4) .
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Remove bolts (5) and tube assembly (6) from the transmission oil pump.
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Remove transmission oil pump (7). Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Transmission Oil Pump - Remove" for additional information.
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Remove bolts (8) and transmission hydraulic control relief valve (9) .
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Remove parking brake actuator (10). Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Parking Brake Actuator - Remove and Install" for the proper procedure.
Remove parking brake assembly (11). Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Parking Brake - Remove" for the proper procedure.
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Install Tooling (A) to torque converter assembly (12) .
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Remove bolts (13) .
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Put the torque converter, the transmission and the output gears in a vertical position on wood blocks.
Remove the bolts (14) that hold torque converter assembly (12) to the transmission.
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Use a suitable hoist in order to remove torque converter assembly (12) from the transmission planetary group. The weight of the torque converter assembly is 159 kg (350 lb).