MOUNT 2675349 - Caterpillar

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Rotate the blade so that the blade is placed at an angle of 90 degrees to the frame. Lower the blade to the ground. While you maintain a light load between the ball and the socket, inch the machine slowly to the rear. Stop the machine and shut off the engine.
Illustration 1 g02232274Measure the end play that is between ball (2) and cap (3). The end play should be 0.6 0.2 mm (.02 .01 inch). Adjust the end play, if necessary.Adjust
Support the drawbar and support the circle.
Remove bolts (1) that hold the drawbar to the bolster. Move the drawbar backward or move the machine forward.
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Remove capscrews (7) from cap (3) that holds the drawbar and adapter (6) together. Remove the adapter.
As required, remove shims (4) or install shims (4) in order to attain an end play of 0.6 0.2 mm (.02 .01 inch).
Install capscrews (7) in cap (3) and adapter (6). Rotate cap (3) by hand. The socket should rotate freely on ball (2).
Check the torque on bolts (5) that hold ball (2) in place. The correct torque is 500 65 N m (370 50 lb ft).
Assemble the drawbar to the bolster. Tighten bolts (1) to a torque of 950 50 N m (701 37 lb ft).