PLATE AS 2588777 - Caterpillar

Install Tooling (D) on Tooling (B), as shown.
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(1) Adjustable support
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Tooling (A)
( 2) Reaction plate
(3) Movable plate
Determine the position for the recoil spring assembly in Tooling (A). Place adjustable support (1) of Tooling (A) in this position. Level the adjustable support.
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Assemble the recoil spring assembly loosely. Apply 4C-5592 Anti-Seize Compound to the threads of the retaining rod. Install retaining rod (13) in support assembly (12). Install recoil spring (11) on support assembly (12). Put support (10) in position on recoil spring (11).
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Attach a suitable lifting device to the recoil spring assembly. Position the recoil spring assembly in Tooling (A). The weight of the recoil spring assembly is approximately 24 kg (53 lb). Use the following procedure to position the recoil spring assembly in Tooling (A).
Level the recoil spring assembly by repositioning the adjustable support (1).
Position the recoil spring assembly so that nut (8) and the washer can be installed through the access hole in reaction plate (2).
Install two pins (7) on the back side of reaction plate (2), as shown.
Operate Tooling (B) enough to hold the recoil spring assembly in position between reaction plate (2) and movable plate (3).
Be sure that the recoil spring assembly is leveled and centered in Tooling (A).
Remove the hoist from the recoil spring assembly.
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Close covers (9) on Tooling (A). Use the following procedure to adjust the preloaded length of the recoil spring assembly.
Operate Tooling (B) and slowly compress the recoil spring assembly. Use the access hole in reaction plate (2) and guide the end of the retaining rod into position in support (10).
Open the covers on Tooling (A). Determine Dimension (X) by measuring the length of recoil spring (11) and support (12). Refer to Table 2 for Dimension (X).
Table 2
Spring Free Length Dimension (X)
415 mm (16.33 inch) 361 1 mm (14.21 0.04 inch)
396.9 mm (15.63 inch) 339 1 mm (13.35 0.04 inch)
327.4 mm (12.89 inch) 290 1 mm (11.42 0.04 inch)
327.4 mm (12.89 inch)(1) 278 1 mm (10.95 0.04 inch)
(1) Is equipped with a 12 mm (0.47 inch) spacer behind the support assembly.
If the compressed length of the recoil spring is not correct, close covers (9) on Tooling (A). Use Tooling (B) to adjust Dimension (X) to the correct length.
If the compressed length of the recoil spring is correct, assembly of the recoil spring assembly can be completed.
Install the washer and nut (8). Be sure that all the threads in nut (8) are engaged with threads on the retaining rod.
Operate Tooling (B) and release the pressure on the recoil spring assembly. Open the covers on Tooling (A).
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Attach a suitable lifting device to recoil spring assembly (6). Remove the recoil spring assembly from Tooling (A).
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Apply 9S-3263 Thread Lock Compound on the threads of bolt (5). Install lock plate (4) and bolt (5) on the retaining rod. Tighten the bolt to a torque of 30 7 N m (22 5 lb ft).