HOUSING ASSEM. (L.H.) 8D3414 - Caterpillar

Start By:
Remove the center and rear bottom guards.
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Align sprocket segment (1) with the idler on the right side of the machine. Remove nuts (2) and the bolts. Remove sprocket segment (1). This procedure will allow the roller frame to pivot when the front of the machine is raised.
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Lift the blade assembly and install Tooling (D).
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Position Tooling (C) as shown in Illustration 3 and raise the machine. Place a 152 mm (6.0 inch) block under the left track. Lower the machine on the block until the weight is removed from the equalizer bar pins. Refer to Tool Operating Manual, NEHS1303 for more information on Tooling (C).
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Use Tooling (B) and a suitable lifting device to support both ends of equalizer bar (3). The weight of equalizer bar (3) is approximately 102 kg (225 lb) to 259 kg (570 lb).
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Remove bolts (4), guards (5), and pin (6). Repeat this step for the opposite side of the equalizer bar.
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Disconnect hose assembly (7) and remove the fitting. Repeat this step for the opposite side.
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Remove bolt (8), the washer, and the spacer.
Use Tooling (E) to remove center pin (9).
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Use Tooling (C) to raise the machine for removal of the equalizer bar. Refer to Tool Operating Manual, NEHS1303 for more information on Tooling (C).
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Use Tooling (B) to raise the left side of equalizer bar (3). Lower the right side of equalizer bar (3) until the right side of equalizer bar (3) will clear the frame.
Lower the left side and remove equalizer bar (3).Installation Procedure
Install equalizer bar (3) in the reverse order of removal.