LINK GP-STEERING 7D8912 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 1P-0510 Driver Gp 1 Start By:
Remove the engine oil pan. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pan - Remove and Install".
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
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, "Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Cat® products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
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Remove bolts (4).
Remove bolt (3).
Remove bolts (2) and remove engine oil pump (1).
Remove the O-ring seal that is located between the cylinder block and the outlet elbow.
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Remove bolts (7) and remove outlet elbow (8).
Remove bolts (5). Remove oil pickup tube (6) and the gasket.
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Remove bolt (12) and the washer. Remove idler gear (11). Use Tooling (A) in order to remove bearing (10) from idler gear (11). Remove shaft (9) from engine oil pump (1).