FAN 2763034 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Start By:
Connect the steering frame lock. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Steering Frame Lock - Separate and Connect" for the machine that is being serviced.
Remove the lift cylinders. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Lift Cylinder (Decking Blade) - Remove and Install" for the machine that is being serviced.Note: Cleanliness is an important factor. Before the removal procedure, the exterior of the component should be thoroughly cleaned. This will help to prevent dirt from entering the internal mechanism.
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.
Personal injury can result from hydraulic oil pressure and hot oil.Hydraulic oil pressure can remain in the hydraulic system after the engine has been stopped. Serious injury can be caused if this pressure is not released before any service is done on the hydraulic system.Make sure all of the attachments have been lowered, oil is cool before removing any components or lines. Remove the oil filler cap only when the engine is stopped, and the filler cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.
Note: Put identification marks on all lines, on all hoses, on all wires, and on all tubes for installation purposes. Plug all lines, hoses, and tubes. This helps to prevent fluid loss and this helps to keep contaminants from entering the system.
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Attach a hoist and suitable lifting chains to decking blade (1) .
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Earlier Machines
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Later Machines
Remove bolts (2), cap (3), and shims (4) from each arm of the decking blade. Remove the decking blade from the machine. The weight of the decking blade is 781 kg (1721 lb).Installation Procedure
Note: Coat all pin bores and trunnions with 5P-0960 Molybdenum Grease prior to assembly.
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Attach a hoist and suitable lifting chains to decking blade (1) .
Install decking blade (1) on the machine.
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Earlier Machines
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Later Machines
Install bearing cap (3) and bolts (2) without shims (4). Tighten the bolts until the bolts are snug. Do not torque the bolts. Maintain equal distance on both sides of the bearing cap while you tighten the bolts. Repeat for the other side of the machine.
Insert as many shims as possible between the cap and the bearing. Repeat for the other side of the machine.
Loosen the bolts and add one shim to the top and one shim to the bottom. An equal number of shims should be used on the top and on the bottom.
On earlier machines, tighten the two bolts to a torque of 700 90 N m (515 65