OPERATOR AR 4344071 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 180-3033 Jack Stand Gp 1
B 1U-6130 Guide Stud 2 Start By:
Remove the rear axle housing and the differential. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Rear Axle Housing and Differential - Remove".
Remove the shafts. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Axle Shafts - Remove".
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Use Tooling (A) and suitable blocking in order to support differential arrangement (1). The weight of the differential arrangement (1) is approximately 830 kg (1830 lb).
Use a suitable lifting device in order to support the wheel assembly (2). The weight of wheel assembly (2) is approximately 1501 kg (3310 lb).
Remove two bolts (3) across from each other and insert Tooling (B). Remove remaining bolts (3).
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Separate wheel assembly (2) from differential arrangement (1). Remove O-ring seal (4).
Repeat Steps 1 through 4 for the other side.