HOSE A.9M8670 5S0796 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
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, "Caterpillar Tools and Shop Products Guide" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
At operating temperature the implement hydraulic oil tank is hot and under pressure. Hot oil can cause burns.To prevent possible injury, release the pressure in the implement hydraulic system before hydraulic lines or components are disconnected or removed.
Table 1
Required Tools    
Tool     Part Number     Part Description     Qty    
(A)     138-7573     Link Bracket     2    
Release the hydraulic system pressure.Reference: Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Hydraulic System Pressure Release".
Put identification marks on all hose assemblies and all tube assemblies. Mark the locations that are connected to the swivel assembly for installation purposes.
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Disconnect hose assembly (2) from the top of the swivel assembly (5). Disconnect two hose assemblies (4) from the top of the swivel assembly (5) .
Disconnect four hose assemblies (3) from the swivel assembly (5) .
Remove two bolts and washers that hold support (1) in position. Remove the support from the swivel assembly.
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Remove eight bolts (6) and washers from the retainer (7). Remove retainer (7) from the swivel assembly.
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Remove six bolts (9) and washers from the middle cover assembly (8). Remove middle cover assembly (8).
Remove six bolts (10) and washers from cover assemblies (11). Remove cover assemblies (11) .
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Disconnect two hose assemblies (15) from the swivel assembly.
Disconnect two hose assemblies (12) from the swivel assembly. Remove fitting (13) in order to create extra clearance for removing the swivel assembly from the undercarriage of the machine.
Disconnect four hose assemblies (14) from the swivel assembly.
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Remove five bolts (16) and the washers that secure the swivel assembly to the undercarriage of the machine.
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Remove two bolts from the top of the swivel assembly and install Tooling (A). Fasten lifting straps to the link brackets and remove the swivel assembly from the machine. The weight of the swivel assembly is 124 kg (274 lb).