PLATE AS 2043611 - Caterpillar

Note: Cleanliness is an important factor. Before the removal procedure, the exterior of the component should be thoroughly cleaned. This will help to prevent dirt from entering the internal mechanism.Note: The following procedure is for the removal of the carriage on the left side. Use the same procedure to remove the carriage on the right side.
Personal injury or death can result from improper lifting or blocking.When a hoist or jack is used to lift any part or component, stand clear of the area. Be sure the hoist or jack has the correct capacity to lift a component. Install blocks or stands before performance of any work under a heavy component.Approximate weights of the components are shown. Clean all surfaces where parts are to be installed.
Park the machine on a level surface. Install the steering frame locks. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Steering Frame Lock".
Lower the tailgate. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Lowering the Tailgate with Engine Stopped".
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Use the following procedure in order to achieve the maximum clearance between ejector pitch rollers (1) and the truck body.
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Loosen bolts (3). Remove three of bolts (3) that are installed into threaded holes in outer lock ring (2).
Install Tooling (B) into the threaded holes in outer lock ring (2) in order to loosen the outer lock ring, the inner lock ring, and the split rings. Refer to illustration 4.
Remove Tooling (B) and Install three bolts (3). Do not tighten bolts (3) at this time.
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Install two M10x1.5 bolts into boss (4).
Use a suitable pry bar in order to rotate boss (4). Rotate boss (4) until the ejector pitch roller is at the lowest point.
Tighten bolts (3) to a torque of 70 N m (52 lb ft).
Raise the floor rollers in order to prevent the movement of the ejector blade during the removal of the carriage. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Ejector Blade Floor Rollers - Remove".
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Remove bolts (6) from cover (5). Remove cover (5).
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Install Tooling (A) and a suitable lifting device onto carriage (7) in order to support carriage (7). The weight of carriage (7) is approximately 210 kg (465 lb).
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Remove bolt (8) and spacer (9).
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Install suitable blocking. Remove bolts (10) and washers (11). Note the number and the position of washers (11) for installation purposes. Remove the blocking.
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Install suitable blocking. Remove bolts (12), nuts (13), and washers (14). Note of the number and the position of washers (14) for installation purposes. Remove the blocking.
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Remove carriage (7) from the machine.