HOSE 8V8082 - Caterpillar

The spring of the recoil spring assembly is compressed under several tons of force.Do not attempt to compress or release the tension of the spring with the nut on the end of the retaining rod.Damaged threads on the retaining rod or nut can cause the assembly to come apart with force, resulting in injury or death.
Note: Prior to assembling the recoil spring assembly, make sure that Tooling (A) is on a level surface.
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Check the condition of the threads on recoil spring retaining rod (12) and nut (6). If the threads are worn or damaged, use new parts for replacement.
Check the inside of support assembly (8). Make sure that the support assembly is clean and free of dirt.
Assemble the recoil spring assembly loosely. Install spring (9) in support assembly (8). Install recoil spring retaining rod (12) and support (10).
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Illustration 3 g00498784Note: The use of a pry bar might be necessary to line up support (10) with support assembly (8). Place the pry bar between the recoil spring assembly and movable plate (3) of Tooling (A) to line up the support with the support assembly.
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The weight of the recoil spring assembly is 141 kg (310 lb). Fasten a hoist to the recoil spring assembly. Put the recoil spring assembly in position on two adjustable supports (1) in Tooling (A). Adjust the two adjustable supports in order to align the centerline of the recoil spring assembly with the centerline of Tooling (A).
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Illustration 6 g00498781Note: The hoist has been removed from the recoil spring assembly in order to provide a better illustration of level gauge (4).
Put a level gauge (4) on the recoil spring assembly. Reposition the recoil spring assembly until the recoil spring assembly is level. To that, reposition the recoil spring retaining rod and nut (6) so that both are centered in the hole in reaction plate (2), as shown. The recoil spring assembly is leveled by moving adjustable supports (1) higher or lower. After the recoil spring assembly is leveled and centered, install two pins (5) on the back side of reaction plate (2), as shown.
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Install Tool (D) on Tool (B), as shown.
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Operate Tool (B) and guide the end of the recoil spring assembly through the hole in reaction plate (2). Make sure that the recoil spring assembly is level and centered in Tooling (A). Make sure that a vertical centerline through the two pin holes is at a right angle to support (10), as shown. Install the support. Position the welds in order to obtain dimension (Y) which is approximately 47 mm (1.850 inch). Remove the hoist from the recoil spring assembly.
Close covers (7) on Tooling (A). Compress the recoil spring assembly with Tool (B). Open the covers on Tooling (A), and measure the assembled length of the recoil spring assembly. Measure the distance from the end of the support assembly to the mark on support (10), as shown. Dimension (X) is the assembled length of the recoil spring assembly. The assembled length must