FRAME AS 2500775 - Caterpillar

The areas highlighted are of particular importance but other areas must not be neglected. The entire structure must be carefully examined.
Front Frame
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Inspect the following areas:
Front engine mountings (1)
Steering cylinder lugs (2)
Cab mounts (3)
Suspension towers (4)
Mounting bosses (5) for the front suspension cylinders
Rear subassembly and hitch lugs (6) Front Suspension Frame
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Inspect the following areas:
Axle mountings (7)
Pivots (8) for the A-frame
Stabilizer rod (9) and mountingsOscillating Hitch
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The entire oscillating hitch should be thoroughly inspected. Hitch pin lugs (10) and steering cylinder lugs (11) are particularly important, but all areas of the oscillating hitch must be checked.Rear Frame
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Inspect the following areas:
Front plate (12)
Mountings (13) for the body
Oscillating hitch tube (14)
Mounting brackets (15) for the hoist cylinders
Spindles (16) for the equalizer armsRear Frames
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Inspect the following areas:
Axle mountings (17)
The pivots (18) for the A-frames Dump Body
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Inspect the following areas:
The mounting brackets (19) for the hoist cylinders
The mountings (20) for the dump body Radiator Mounts
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Radiator Mountings (21) Mounts for the Suspension
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Check the mounts for cracks and for damage. If damage is visible, contact your Caterpillar dealer for more information.Note: Inspect the mounts for the suspension after the initial 2000 service hours and every 250 service hours thereafter.