GLASS 2999209 - Caterpillar

(1) Remove the lift arms from the machine; see the Service Manual. Use an Arcair torch or similar tool to remove the damaged bracket from the lift arm. Do not gouge into the lift arm. Grind the area to remove all original weld material and foreign material from the lift arm. Put 5K5144 Bracket (1) [left side] or 5K5143 Bracket (2) [right side] in position on the lift arms. Put a piece of 57.0 mm Ø (2.25"Ø) straight rod through the bores on both lift arms. Hold the bracket tightly against the lift arm, and tack weld it in position at the dimension shown. Remove the rod.(2) Make a 6.0 mm (.25") fillet weld along side (A). Make a 9.6 mm (.38") J-groove weld and a 13.0 mm (.5") fillet weld around the bracket except along side (A). Make a 25.0 mm (1.0") V-groove weld along side (A).(3) Use the hydraulic boring machine to machine the bore through the brackets to 69.95 mmØ .05 mm (2.754"Ø .002"). Install the lift arms on the machine; see the Service Manual.