LINK 5249624 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools    
Tool     Part Number     Part Description     Qty    
A     5P-2968     Adapter     1    
B     1P-2322     Combination Puller     1    
C     138-7576     Link Bracket     1    Start By:
Remove the front tires and the rims. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Wheel - Remove and Install".Note: Cleanliness is an important factor. Before the disassembly procedure, the exterior of the component should be thoroughly cleaned. This will help to prevent dirt from entering the internal mechanism.
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids.Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
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Remove bolts (4) and cover (2) from wheel spindle housing (1). Drain the oil from wheel spindle (3) into a suitable container for storage or disposal.
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Remove O-ring seal (5) from cover (2) .
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Remove bolts (8), retainer (7), and the shims.
Loosen bolt (6) .
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Install Tooling (A) under the head of bolt (6) .
Tighten bolt (6) in order to secure Tooling (A) in position.
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Fasten Tooling (C) and a suitable lifting device to wheel spindle (3). Tighten Tooling (A) against the shaft of the wheel spindle in order to force the spindle outward. Hit the flange of the wheel spindle with a hammer in order to assist Tooling (A) in forcing the spindle out of the spindle housing. Repeat this step until wheel spindle (3) is loose from bearing cone (9) .
Remove wheel spindle (3) from the wheel spindle housing. The weight of wheel spindle (3) is approximately 42 kg (93 lb).
Remove Duo-Cone seal (10) from wheel spindle (3). Remove Duo-Cone seal (11) from wheel spindle housing (1) .
Remove Tooling (A) and bearing cone (9) from wheel spindle housing (1) .
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Remove two bearing cups (12) from the wheel spindle housing.
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Use Tooling (B) in order to remove bearing cone (13) from wheel spindle (3) .
Repeat this procedure for the remaining wheel spindle.