PANEL-ACCESS 3419982 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools    
Tool    Part Number    Part Description    Qty    
A     FT-2582     Wrench Assembly     1    Start By:
Remove the power train guard. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Power Train Guard (Transmission) - Remove and Install".
Park the machine on a flat, level surface. Lower the bucket to the ground. Chock the wheels in order to prevent the machine from rolling when the drive shaft is removed.
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Support rear drive shaft (2). Remove four bolts (3) and two straps (4) from each end of rear drive shaft (2). Use Tooling (A) in order to remove the bolts.
Slide yoke (1) toward the rear axle assembly. Slide yoke (1) so that enough clearance is provided for the removal of rear drive shaft (2) .
Carefully remove rear drive shaft (2) .Installation Procedure
Table 2
Required Tools    
Tool    Part Number    Part Description    Qty    
A     FT-2582     Wrench Assembly     1    
When the rear drive shaft is installed, it must be installed in phase with the rear axle assembly yoke. The rear drive shaft must be installed in phase with the center and front drive shafts. Serious component damage could occur. Be certain that all the joint groups, all the yokes, and all the lubricating fittings are aligned.
Use new straps and bolts when servicing the drive shaft. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque by using an X pattern in order to ensure that all components fit correctly and that no gaps are present. Tighten the bolts again by using an X pattern to ensure that the correct torque has been reached. Failure to use new straps and bolts and follow the specified torque sequence may result in machine damage.
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Slide yoke (1) toward the rear axle assembly so that enough clearance is provided for the installation of rear drive shaft (2) .
Carefully install rear drive shaft (2) .
Slide yoke (1) toward the rear drive shaft (2) so that rear drive shaft (2) is properly located.
Support rear drive shaft (2). Install two new straps (4) and four new bolts (3) on each end of rear drive shaft (2). Use Tooling (A) in order to install the bolts. The torque for bolts (3) is 150 15 N m (111 11 lb ft).
Lubricate the rear drive shaft. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU7035, "966G Wheel Loader and 972G Wheel Loader" for the correct procedure.End By: Install the power train guard. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Power Train Guard (Transmission) - Remove and Install".