MOUNT 2500528 - Caterpillar

Disassembly Procedure
Reference: Special Instruction, "Visual Service Procedures - Colors and Symbols" , M0066576
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 4C-9540 Recoil Spring Bench 1
B 146-2457 Hydraulic Power Supply Gp 1
223-3506 Hydraulic Cylinder and Lines Gp 1
C 8S-9971 Adapter 1 Start By:
Remove the front idler, recoil spring, and hydraulic track adjuster assemblies.
The spring of the recoil spring assembly is compressed under several tons of force.Do not attempt to compress or release the tension of the spring with the nut on the end of the retaining rod.Damaged threads on the retaining rod or nut can cause the assembly to come apart with force, resulting in injury or death.
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Do not remove the hoist from the recoil spring assembly until the unit is leveled, centered and locked in the specified tooling.
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Several tons of force are required to compress the recoil spring during assembly.Do not compress the spring assembly until the covers on the tooling have been closed.It is possible for the recoil spring to twist under load and come out of the tooling resulting in injury or death.
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