HOUSING-SUPPORT 2916665 - Caterpillar

Disassembly Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 1P-5546 Crossblock 1
8B-7550 Leg 2
3H-0465 Puller Plate 4
5F-7379 Forcing Bolt 1
4C-5660 Adapter 2
5B-0637 Nut 2
8T-1757 Nut 2
9X-8268 Washers 2
B 6V-3009 Crossblock 1
126-7179 Leg 2
126-7181 Puller Plate 4
6V-4832 Screw 1
8H-0663 Bearing Puller 1 Start By:
Remove the axle. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Axle - Remove ".
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.
Note: Cleanliness is an important factor. Before you begin the disassembly procedure, the exterior of the components should be thoroughly cleaned. This will help to prevent dirt from entering the internal mechanism. Precision components can be damaged by contaminants or by dirt. Perform disassembly procedures on a clean work surface. Keep components covered and protected at all times.
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Use Tooling (A) to release spindle (1) from axle housing (2).
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Remove spacer (3).
Remove seal (4).
Remove bearing cone (5).
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Use Tooling (B) to remove bearing cone (6).
Remove seal (7).
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Remove bearing cup (8).
Remove bearing cup (9).
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(2) Axle Housing
(4) Lip Type Seal
(5) Roller Bearing
(6) Roller Bearing
(7) Lip Type Seal
(8) Bearing Cup
(9) Bearing Cup
Illustration 6 shows the location of the components that are in the axle assembly.