GASKET 2897503 - Caterpillar

1. Start the machine, and place the bucket on the ground.2. Remove the hood from the machine. The weight of the hood is 48 kg (105 lb). 3. Using a suitable size socket or spanner wrench, remove two caps (1) from the top of the counterweight. The counterweight may be equipped with lifting brackets or threaded holes for the use of forged eyebolts for lifting purposes.4. Be sure the threaded holes in the top of the counterweight are clean prior to installation of the eyebolts. Install tool (A) in the threaded holes in the top of the counterweight as shown. Fasten a hoist to the counterweight as shown.
View From Under Counterweight5. Remove four bolts (2) and the spacers that hold the counterweight to the main frame of the machine. Remove the counterweight. The weight of the counterweight (Standard) is 3127 kg (6895 lb). The weight of the counterweight (Heavy) is 3580 kg (7893 lb). The following steps are for the installation of the counterweight.6. Put 4C5592 Anti-Seize Compound on the threads of four mounting bolts (2) and the spacer faces.7. Install the counterweight in the reverse order of removal.