LINK GP-STEERING 2669705 - Caterpillar

Note: Cleanliness is an important factor. Before assembly, thoroughly clean all parts in cleaning fluid. Allow the parts to air dry. Do not use wiping cloths or rags to dry parts. Lint may be deposited on the parts which may cause trouble. Inspect all parts. If any parts are worn or damaged, use new parts for replacement. Dirt and other contaminants can damage the precision component. Perform assembly procedures on a clean work surface. Keep components covered and protected at all times.
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Lower the temperature of bearings (22) and (23). Use Tooling (D) in order to install bearings (22) and (23) .
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Install pin assembly (4) and bolt (5) that held the head end of the stick cylinder. Pin assembly (4) is used for the installation of support (11). Attach a suitable lifting device to pin assembly (4) and support (5). The weight of support (11) is approximately 160 kg (350 lb).Install support (11) onto the machine. Note the location of any shims (21) that may be present.
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Note: Note the location of each hitch pin. Upper hitch pin (20) is longer than lower hitch pin (19) .Note: Mark the location of the holes for pins (12) and (15) on each of the hitch pins. This will aid in the installation of pins (12) and (15) .
Upper hitch pin (20) should be installed from the top of the hitch. Drive upper hitch pin (20) downward until the holes for pin (12) are aligned. Install pin (12) and bolt (13) .
Lower hitch pin (19) should be installed from the bottom of the hitch. Drive lower hitch pin (19) upward until the holes for pin (15) are aligned. Install pin (15) and bolt (14) .
Use Tooling (B) in order to install retaining ring (18) that secures lower hitch pin (19) .
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Pull hose assemblies (16) and (17) into support (11) .
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Remove the suitable lifting device. Remove bolt (5) and pin assembly (4) from support (11) .
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Install guard (10) and bolts (9) .
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Move swing boom cylinder (6) into position. Install pin assembly (7) and bolt (8) .
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Attach Tooling (B) and a suitable lifting device to boom assembly (3). The weight of boom assembly (3) is approximately 522 kg (1150 lb).
Install boom assembly (3). Install pin assembly (4) and bolt (5).
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Connect hose assemblies (2) to tube assemblies (1) that are located on the rear of the boom.End By: Install the boom cylinder. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Boom Cylinder - Remove and Install".