PLUG 2370286 - Caterpillar

Front Axle Housing (Oscillating)
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(1) Torque for the ten bolts ... 300 40 N m (220 30 lb ft) (2) Torque for the two air purge screws ... 11 4 N m (8 3 lb ft) (3) Torque for the gauge ... 45 6 N m (33 4 lb ft) (4) At assembly, rubber toric seals and all surfaces that contact rubber toric seals must be clean and dry. Immediately before installation, apply a thin coat of oil on the surfaces of the metal seals that contact the rubber toric seals. The seal must be assembled square with the bore. Rubber toric seals must not have bulges or twists. (5) Torque for the four bolts (each side) ... 900 100 N m (665 75 lb ft) (6) Torque for the 24 bolts (each side) ... 300 40 N m (220 30 lb ft) (7) The 106-8186 Valve should be installed from the inside of the housing in order to avoid getting sealant on the valve seat. You should apply a small bead of sealant around the diameter of the threads in area (A) before installation.Note: You should use this same procedure on the rear axle in order to install the valve.
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(8) Torque for the three plugs ... 55 6 N m (40 4 lb ft) (9) Torque for the pressure relief fitting ... 13 4 N m (10 3 lb ft)Rear Axle Housing
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(10) Torque for the gauge ... 45 6 N m (33 4 lb ft) (11) Torque for the two air purge screws ... 11 4 N m (8 3 lb ft) (12) Torque for the pressure relief fitting ... 13 4 N m (10 3 lb ft) (13) Torque for the 12 bolts ... 300 40 N m (220 30 lb ft) (14) Torque for plug ... 55 6 N m (40 4 lb ft) (15) At assembly, rubber toric seals and all surfaces that contact rubber toric seals must be clean and dry. Immediately before installation, apply a thin coat of oil on the surfaces of the metal seals that contact the rubber toric seals. The seal must be assembled square with the bore. Rubber toric seals must not have bulges or twists. (16) Torque for the four bolts (each side) ... 1800 200 N m (1325 150 lb ft) (17) Torque for the 24 bolts (each side) ... 300 40 N m (220 30 lb ft)