KIT-SEAL 9T1998 - Caterpillar

The areas highlighted are of particular importance but other areas must not be neglected. The entire structure must be carefully examined.
Front Frame
Illustration 1 g03774789Inspect the following areas:
Front engine mountings (1)
Steering cylinder lugs (2)
Cab mounts (3)
Suspension towers (4)
Mounting bosses (5) for the front suspension cylinders
Rear subassembly and hitch lugs (6)Front Suspension Frame
Illustration 2 g03774790Inspect the following areas:
Axle mountings (7)
Pivots (8) for the A-frame
Stabilizer rod (9) and mountingsOscillating Hitch
Illustration 3 g03726613The entire oscillating hitch should be thoroughly inspected. Hitch pin lugs (10) and steering cylinder lugs (11) are particularly important, but all areas of the oscillating hitch must be checked.Rear Frame
Illustration 4 g03752179Inspect the following areas:
Front plate (12)
Mountings (13) for the body
Oscillating hitch tube (14)
Mounting brackets (15) for the hoist cylinders
Spindles (16) for the equalizer armsRear Frames
Illustration 5 g03752187Inspect the following areas:
Axle mountings (17)
The pivots (18) for the A-frames Dump Body
Illustration 6 g03752180Inspect the following areas:
The mounting brackets (19) for the hoist cylinders
The mountings (20) for the dump body Tailgate (If equipped)
Illustration 7 g03858908Inspect the following areas:
Chain linkage and mounts (21)
Tailgate Arm (22)
Tailgate and mounts (23)Radiator Mounts
Illustration 8 g03858915
Radiator Mountings (24)Mounts for the Suspension
Illustration 9 g03774793Check the mounts for cracks and for damage. If damage is visible, contact your Cat dealer for more information.Note: Inspect the mounts for the suspension after the initial 2000 service hours and every 250 service hours thereafter.