PIN-PISTON 5245611 - Caterpillar

Introduction
Do not perform any procedure in this Special Instruction until you have read the information and you understand the information.The 444-6016 Gas Spring As may fail to support the door properly. The 135N gas springs are inadequate at certain ambient temperatures. Replace the 444-6016 Gas Spring As with new 495-9214 Gas Spring As. This will require installation of extra components from the 495-0159 Lift Gp.Important Safety Information
Work safely. Most accidents that involve product operation, maintenance, and repair are caused by failure to observe basic safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing potentially hazardous situations before an accident occurs.A person must be alert to potential hazards. This person should also have the necessary training, skills, and tools to perform these functions properly.Safety precautions and warnings are provided in this instruction, on the product, and in this products Operation and Maintenance Manual (OMM). If these hazard warnings are not heeded, bodily injury or death could occur to you or to other persons. Caterpillar cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a potential hazard.Therefore, the warnings in this publication, the warnings that are on the product, and the warnings that are in the OMM are not all inclusive. If a tool, a procedure, a work method, or operating technique that is not recommended by Caterpillar is used, the user must ensure that it is safe for the user and for other people to use.The user should ensure that the product will not be damaged or the product will be made unsafe by the operation, lubrication, maintenance, or the repair procedures that are used.Required Parts
Table 1
Required Parts
Item Qty Part Number Part Description
1 4 142-4901 Screws
2 4 208-6176 Ball Stud
3 1 495-0160 Angle
4 1 495-0161 Angle
5 2 495-0162 Bracket As
6 2 495-9214 Gas Spring As
7 6 344-5674 Nuts
8 4 8T-4189 Bolts
9 8 8T-4224 Hard Washers Installation Procedure
Following is the rework procedure for the serviceability improvements:
Remove springs and all hardware securing the components from enclosure and discard.
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Front view
Install two brackets (2) to door using four screws (1).
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Bottom view
Install one left side angle (3) to left side of enclosure opening. Secure with two bolts (8), four washers (9), and two nuts (7).
Install one left side angle (4) to right side of enclosure opening. Secure with two bolts (8), four washers (9), and two nuts (7).
Install one stud-ball (2) to the left side angle (3) as shown in Illustration 2. Secure with one nut (7).
Install one stud-ball (2) to the right side angle (4). Secure with one nut (7) as shown in Illustration 2.
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Left side view
Install two springs (6) to the left and right side using previously installed hardware.