OIL-SYNTHETIC 4C6767 - Caterpillar

Unequal wheel speed can result in drive line torque wind up which can cause drive line components to unload during disassembly. This can result in personal injury. Relieve the drive line torque wind-up before disassembly.
1. Remove four bolts (2), nuts and the washers that hold drive shaft (1) to the yoke on the front axle housing group.2. Using two persons to carefully remove drive shaft (1). The weight of the drive shaft is 29 kg (65 lb). The following steps are for the installation of the drive shaft.
When the front drive shaft is installed, it must be installed in phase with the center and rear drive shafts. Be sure all joint groups, yokes and lubrication fittings (front, center and rear) are in alignment with each other. Refer to Drive Shafts, R1700 Series II L.H.D. Specifications, Form No. RENR4554 (9EL2017).
3. Using two persons to carefully install drive shaft (1). The weight of the drive shaft is 29 kg (65 lb).4. Clean threads with Locquic Primer and apply Loctite 271 Loctite or similar thread lock prior to assembly. Install four bolts (2), nuts and the washers that hold the drive shaft to the yoke on the front axle housing group. Tighten the bolts to a torque of 160 15 N m (120 11 lb ft).End by:a. Install front drive shaft carrier bearing.