LINK-TRACK MASTER 2346942 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools    
Tool     Part Number     Part Description     Qty    
A     1U-9202     Lever Puller Hoist     2    Start By:
Separate the track. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Track - Separate".
Illustration 1 g00873511
Fasten a suitable lifting device to front idler (1). Attach Tooling (A) to the suitable lifting device in order to move front idler (1) and the recoil spring partially out of the track roller frame.
Illustration 2 g00873516
Once front idler (1) and the recoil spring are partially out of the track frame, reposition the suitable lifting device in order to support the recoil spring and the front idler. Use Tooling (A) in order to pull the front idler and the recoil spring out of the track roller frame as one unit. The weight of the unit is approximately 1080 kg (2375 lb).
Illustration 3 g00873520
Turn front idler (1) and the recoil spring around 180 degrees. Leave the suitable lifting device attached and install the front idler partially into the track frame. Leave bolts (2) exposed. The front idler and the recoil spring will be supported by the track frame.
Illustration 4 g00873549
Reposition the suitable lifting device in order to support recoil spring (3). Remove bolts (2). Separate recoil spring (3) from front idler (1). The weight of the recoil spring is approximately 615 kg (1350 lb). The front idler will be supported by the track frame.
Illustration 5 g00873583
Attach two suitable lifting devices to front idler (1). Remove front idler (1) from the track roller frame. The weight of front idler (1) is approximately 430 kg (950 lb).