EYE 0B2795 - Caterpillar

Failure Modes
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Typical example of the location for grease fittings
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(1) Grease fitting with center ball (2) Grease fitting without center ball
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Typical example of damaged grease fittingsTwo common reasons that grease fitting fail: the grease fitting is not present, or the grease fitting's center ball had been expelled.Note: Do not reuse old grease fittings. Old grease fittings have a higher probability of failure. Always replace grease fittings if the fitting is removed, or if the fitting is damaged.Installation of New Grease Fittings
Table 1
Required Parts    
Part Number     Description    
3Q-7726     Grease Fitting    
3Q-7725     Grease Fitting    
Required Tooling    
Part Number     Description    
9S-3263     Thread Lock Compound    
169-5464     Quick Cure Primer    
Clean grease from threaded part of the grease fitting's counterbore.
Clean old thread lock compound from the threads with solvent or wire brush.
Remove grease from the threads by using 169-5464 Quick Cure Primer .
Clean threads of the new grease fitting with water.Note: Water neutralizes the fitting's zinc coated surface. This is the recommended contact surface for locking compound.
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Apply 9S-3263 Thread Lock Compound on the threads.
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Install the new grease fitting and tighten according to the following specification:
Table 2
Part Number     Description     Torque Specification    
3Q-7726     Grease Fitting    
50 N m (37 lb ft)    
3Q-7725     Hydraulic Fitting    
20 N m (15 lb ft)    Note: The elapsed time for curing 9S-3263 Thread Lock Compound depends on the ambient temperature (approximately 24 hours).