PANEL 3610428 - Caterpillar

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Loosen bolts (27) and the washers.
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Remove bolts (28) , the washers, split flange (29) , and O-ring seal (30) . Reposition tube (31) for the removal of the torque converter. Secure tube (31) .
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Remove bolts (35) , the washers, split flange (36) , and O-ring seal (37) . Reposition hose (34) for the removal of the torque converter. Secure hose (34) .
Repeat Step 12 for remaining hose assemblies (32) and (33) .
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Remove bolt (38) , the washer, and clip (39) .
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If necessary, cut straps (41) for removal.
Use Tooling (A) (not shown) to disconnect outlet temperature sensor (42) of the torque converter.
Remove nuts (40) and disconnect the bypass switch of the outlet screen for the torque converter.
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Remove nuts (43) and disconnect the bypass switch of the transmission filter.
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Remove strap (48) and lockwire (49) . Use Tooling (A) (not shown) to disconnect output speed sensor (50) of the torque converter.
Disconnect hose assembly (44) and remove O-ring seal (45) .
Disconnect hose assembly (46) and remove O-ring seal (47) .
Reposition harness assemblies (51) for the removal of the torque converter.
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Disconnect hose assembly (52) and remove O-ring seal (53) .
Disconnect hose assembly (54) and remove O-ring seal (55) .
Disconnect hose assembly (56) and remove O-ring seal (57) .
Remove drive shaft guard (58) at the front.Note: During the removal and the installation, refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Drive Shaft Guard (Front) - Remove and Install".
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Remove bolts (59) . Separate the output yoke of the torque converter from the drive shaft. Compress the drive shaft to the minimum length. This will provide the maximum amount of clearance for the removal of the torque converter.Note: During the removal and installation, refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Drive Shaft (Main) - Remove and Install".
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Remove bolts (60) and spider (61) .
Use a suitable lifting device to raise the drive shaft as high as possible. Support the drive shaft with blocking in the center tube.
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Use Tooling (B) and a suitable lifting device to support the weight of the torque converter. The weight of the torque converter is approximately 1150 kg (2535 lb).
Remove bolts (62) and the washers.
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Separate torque converter (63) from the flywheel housing.
Lower the torque converter to the ground.Note: Check for any interference from the hoses and the wiring when the torque converter is lowered to the ground.