HARNESS AS-CHASSIS 2594890 - Caterpillar

Procedure For Removal Of Stuck Tube And Gland
1. Use the procedure in the Service Manual to remove the front suspension group from the truck or tractor.2. Disassemble the front suspension group, according to the procedure given in the Service Manual. All internal parts must be removed, including the wiper seal and wear ring at the lower end of the suspension group. Diassembly and assembly of the suspension group is most easily done on a hydraulic cylinder repair stand.3. Put the housing assembly, tube and gland in hot soap and water, or solvent and keep it there through the night.4. Make two spacers, both approximately 101.6 mm (4") long, 50.8 mm (2") wide and 25.4 mm (1") thick, or 101.6 mm (4") long and 50.8 mm (2") in diameter, from SAE 1020 steel.5. Assemble the parts as shown in the Illustration, and connect the 5P2998 Puller Cylinder to a hydraulic power source.
DO NOT use a puller cylinder that has a capacity of more than 55 tons. The use of a cylinder with a capacity of more than 55 tons can damage the 6V3141 and 6V3142 Puller Plates and/or the front suspension group.
6. Use the procedures given in the Service Manual to assemble and install the front suspension group.
Location of parts for removal of tube and gland.