PISTON 2343248 - Caterpillar

Table 1
Required Tools    
Part Number     Description     Quantity    
5P-4204     Wrench for 140H     1    
Wrench for 160H
9U-5015     Torque Wrench Gp (3/4 Inch Drive)     1    
Table 2
Bearing Preload for the Final Drive    
Sales Model     Final Torque    
140H     136 N m (100 lb ft)    
160H    
Park the machine on a level surface.
Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Jacking Locations" for the proper lifting points. Support the machine so that the rear tires are off the ground. The machine must be in a stable position in order to be able to turn the rear tires.
Unlock the differential.
Stop the engine.
Drain the oil below the level of the outer cover.
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Remove outer cover (1) .
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Remove lock (2) .
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Install the wrench for your machine to the appropriate torque wrench.
Check the torque. Refer to Table 2.
Refer to the adjustment procedure in Systems Operation, Testing and Adjusting, "Final Drive Bearings - Adjust" if the torque is incorrect.