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2406304 IDLER AS Caterpillar parts 305, 305.5, 305.5E, 306, 306E
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Alternative (cross code) number:
CA2406304
240-6304
2406304
Caterpillar 2406304 IDLER AS
Weight: 68 pounds 31 kg.

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MINI HYD EXCAVATOR,

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$829.00

26 Aug 2025
88.1849[39.68] pounds
CN: FridayParts
FridayParts Idler 240-6304 2406304 CA2406304 Compatible for Caterpillar CAT Excavator 305 E305 305.5 305.5E 306 306E Replacement
FP FRIDAYPARTS New aftermarket parts; the picture is just for reference || Part Number:CA2406304, 240-6304, 2406304 || Compatible for Caterpillar CAT Excavator 305 E305 305.5 305.5E 306 306E || Please verify your part number before ordering, if you have any question please don't hesitate to contact us
$665.95

08 Jul 2025

US: Parts ASAP
Idler Pulley fits Caterpillar 306 305 306 305.5 306 305.5 306 305.5 241-5973 241-5972 240-6304
Parts ASAP Compatible with Caterpillar Mini Excavator(s) 305, 306 (s/n MXH00001 - MXH01089), 306, 306 (E), 306 (E2), 305.5, 305.5 (E), 305.5 (E2) || Replaces Caterpillar OEM Number(s) 241-5973, 241-5972, 240-6304 || ), 305 (s/n MXH00001 - MXH01089 || ), 305CR (s/n MXH00001 - MXH01089 || ), 306 (s/n MXH00001 - MXH01089
$11.12

03 Jul 2025

US: ONYX PRIME
CAT6 Male RJ45 to Male RJ45 Ethernet Cable, U/UTP, Purple PVC Sheath, 1m, Pack of 1, MFR: 2406304
Generic Alternate Mfr Part Number: 2406304; Cable Type: CAT6; Jacket Color: Purple;
Number on catalog scheme: 1
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Compatible equipment models: 2406304:

MINI HYD EXCAVATOR  305   305.5   305.5E   306   306E   Caterpillar

Information:

Disassembly Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 5S-1330 Valve Spring Compressor 1
B 8S-2263 Spring Tester 1
C 359-4208 Valve Seat Insert Removal Tool 1
D 350-7768 Electric Hydraulic Pump Gp 1
E FT-3123 Valve Guide Driver 1
F 459-2619 Tool As 1
G 5P-0944 Dowel Puller Gp 1
H 4C-5592 Anti-Seize Compound - Start By:
Remove the cylinder head.Valve Lifters
Illustration 1 g01086846Note: Mark lifter assemblies for installation purposes.
Remove lifter assemblies (1) from cylinder head (2).
Illustration 2 g01086847
Remove lifter guide springs (3) from lifter assemblies (1).Inlet and Exhaust Valves
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Personal injury can result from being struck by parts propelled by a released spring force.Make sure to wear all necessary protective equipment.Follow the recommended procedure and use all recommended tooling to release the spring force.
Install Tooling (A) to compress valve spring (5) and valve spring (4).
Illustration 4 g01086852
Remove retainer locks (6) from valve (7).
Remove Tooling (A).
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Remove rotocoil assembly (9), valve spring (5), valve spring (4), and washer (8) from valve (7).
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Remove valve (7) from cylinder head (2).
Repeat Step 1 through Step 5 to remove the remaining valves.
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Use Tooling (B) to check valve spring force. Refer to Specifications, "Cylinder Head Valves" for the correct valve spring force.Inlet and Exhaust Valve Seat Inserts
Note: Combustion surface and valve seat insert bores must be free of contaminants and debris.
When you are using hydraulic cylinders and puller studs, always ensure that the rated capacity of the puller stud meets or exceeds the rated capacity of the hydraulic cylinder. If the puller stud does not meet or exceed the rated capacity of the hydraulic cylinder, a sudden failure of the puller stud could occur. The sudden failure of the puller stud could result in personal injury or death.
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Insert Tooling (C) in the bore of valve seat insert (10).
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Slide the lower slide to lock Tooling (C) in place.Note: The valve seat insert may break during removal. Ensure that all fragments of the valve seat insert are removed.
Attach Tooling (D) to Tooling (C) and remove the valve seat insert (10).
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Lift Tooling (C) off the cylinder head (2) and slide the lower slide to unlock Tooling (C).
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Slide the collets of Tooling (C) and valve seat insert (10) back. Then remove valve seat insert.Inlet and Exhaust Valve Guides
Illustration 13 g02736919
Illustration 14 g02740960Note: Do not use a hammer to remove the valve guides.
Use Tooling (E) and a suitable press to remove inlet valve guides (11) and exhaust valve guides (12) from cylinder head (2).Adapter
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Use Tooling (F) to remove adapter (13).
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Remove O-ring seal (14) and washer (15) from adapter (13).Bridge Dowels
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Use Tooling (G) to remove dowels (16) from cylinder head (2).

Caterpillar parts catalog:

Caterpillar parts catalog
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305.5E Mini Hydraulic Excavator MX500001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY C2.4 Engine
305.5E2 Mini Hydraulic Excavator WE200001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY C2.4 Engine


Parts idler Caterpillar catalog:

5I7611 IDLER AS
311B, 311C, 312C, 312C L, 314C, 318C, 319C, 320 L, 320B, 320C, 320C FM, 320C L, 320D, 320D LRR, 321B, 321C, 323D L, 323D LN
4220869 IDLER & BEARING AS
308D, 308E, 308E CR, 308E SR, 308E2 CR
2674813 IDLER & BEARING AS
304C CR, 305.5D, 305.5E, 305C CR, 305D CR, 305E
2674829 IDLER & BEARING AS
303.5C, 303.5D, 303.5E, 303C CR, 304D CR, 304E
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