HOOD & GUARD GP 6C2334 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Start By:
Remove the winch, if equipped. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, RENR5568, "Winch - Remove".
Remove the ripper assembly, if equipped. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, RENR5555, "Ripper - Remove". Note: Put identification marks on all hoses, on all hose assemblies, on all wires, and on all tube assemblies for installation purposes. Plug all hose assemblies and all tube assemblies. This helps to prevent fluid loss and this helps to keep contaminants from entering the system.Note: Put location marks and marks for the purpose of orientation on all fittings.
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting, and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids.Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Cat® products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Drain the hydraulic oil from the hydraulic tank into a suitable container for storage or for disposal. The capacity of the hydraulic tank is approximately 36 L (9.5 US gal). Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU7479, "Hydraulic System Oil - Change" for the proper procedure. Note: Step 2 is not required if a winch is removed.
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Remove plate (1).
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Remove rear bottom guard (2) in order to gain access to the track drive motors through the bottom of the machine.
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Open the access door on the left side of the machine. Loosen the hose clamps and remove hose (6) that is installed above the batteries.
Remove two bolts (3) from the inside of enclosure (5). Remove three bolts (4) and remove enclosure (5).
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Disconnect negative battery cables (8) from both batteries. Disconnect positive battery cable (7) from front battery (10). Remove battery hold down (9) and remove front battery (10).
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Disconnect second positive battery cable (7) from second battery (11).
Remove the hidden bolt and clamp (13) that secures positive battery cable (7) to battery hold down (12). The bolt requires a 16 mm wrench for removal.
Remove battery hold down (12) and remove second battery (11).
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Illustration 7 is from the rear of the machine.
Disconnect wire (14) at the electrical connector on left track drive motor (20).
Repeat Step 10 for wire (14) on right track drive motor (23).
Disconnect tube assembly (15) from the tee that is above left track motor (20).
Remove tube assembly (16).
Remove hose assembly (19) at two locations.
Disconnect tube assembly (18) from left track drive motor (20).
Disconnect electrical connector (21).
Remove speed sensor (19A).
Repeat Step 16 and Step 17 for the right track motor.
Disconnect tube assembly (17) from the right parking brake.
Disconnect hose assemblies (22) from both track drive motors.
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Illustration 8 is from the underside of the machine.
Disconnect tube assembly (18) from the tee and remove tube assembly (18) from the machine.
Disconnect tube assembly (27) from the tee.
Disconnect hose assembly (25) from the right parking brake.
Disconnect hose assemblies (24) from both track drive motors.
Disconnect tube assembly (15) from