HANDRAIL 1R5789 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Start By:
Separate the track assemblies. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Track - Separate".
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Use a pry bar and move the front idler (1), the recoil spring, and the hydraulic track adjuster partially out of the track roller frame. Fasten lifting straps and a suitable lifting device to front idler (1), as shown.
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Once front idler (1), the recoil spring, and the hydraulic track adjuster (2) is partially out of the track frame reposition lifting straps in order to support the recoil spring, the hydraulic track adjuster, and the front idler.
Slide the front idler, the recoil spring, and the hydraulic track adjuster (2) out of the track roller frame as one unit. The weight of the unit is approximately 204 kg (450 lb).
Leave the suitable lifting device attached and turn the front idler, the recoil spring, and the hydraulic track adjuster around 180 degrees.
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Install the front idler partially into the track frame. The front idler, the recoil spring, and the hydraulic track adjuster will be supported by the track frame.
Reposition the lifting straps in order to support the recoil spring and the hydraulic track adjuster (2) .
Remove bolts (3) that hold the front idler to the recoil spring and the hydraulic track adjuster together.
Separate recoil spring and the hydraulic track adjuster (2) from the front idler. The front idler will be supported by the track frame.
The weight of the recoil spring and the hydraulic track adjuster as a unit is approximately 95 kg (210 lb).
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Attach lifting straps and a suitable lifting device to the front idler (1), as shown.
Remove the front idler from the track roller frame. The weight of the front idler is approximately 109 kg (240 lb).