RETAINER A 7K9534 - Caterpillar

Apply Tooling (E) onto the threads and the taper of pin (13) and ball stud (5).
Use Tooling (F) to install ball stud (5) and spherical bearing race (15) into the steering cylinder. Refer to Tool Operating Manual, M0069418 for additional information on using Tooling (F). Repeat the same for the other end of the cylinder.
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Ensure that the mating surfaces and spot faces are clean and free of paint. Apply Tooling (E) on the washer faces under all nut assemblies (14) and all jack bolt (14B) threads.
Ensure that all jack bolts (14B) are flush or recessed with the bottom face of nut assembly (14).
Spin on nut assembly (14) by hand until nut assembly (14) seats against the washer or bottoms out.
Back off nut assembly (14) by a half turn but no more than 3/4 a turn to provide a gap between nut assembly (14) and the washer.
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Typical Example
Use Tooling (G) and Tooling (H) to tighten jack bolts (14B).
Tighten jackbolts (14B) in a 90 degree pattern to a torque of 60 6 N m (44 4 lb ft).
Again, tighten jackbolts (14B) in a 90 degree pattern to a torque of 118 N.m (87 lb ft).
Check and confirm the torque values after 10 to 15 hours of operation and reapply the torque in Step 22, if necessary.
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Install the connecting hardware. Connect harness assembly (11). Install cover (10) and clips (9).
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Typical Example
Tighten two setscrews (14A) to a torque of 20 N.m (177 lb in).
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Typical Example
Install the cap over nut assembly (14) and secure with the hose clamp as shown in the Illustration above.
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Ensure that the mating surfaces and spot faces are clean and free of paint. Apply Tooling (E) on the washer faces under all nut assemblies (6) and all jack bolt (7) threads.
Ensure that all jack bolts (7) are flush or recessed with the bottom face of nut assembly (6).
Spin on nut assembly (6) by hand until nut assembly (6) seats against the washer or bottoms out.
Back off nut assembly (6) by a half turn but no more than 3/4 a turn to provide a gap between nut assembly (6) and the washer.
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Typical Example
Use Tooling (G) and Tooling (H) to tighten jack bolts (7).
Tighten jack bolts (7) in a 90 degree pattern to a torque of 60 6 N m (44 4 lb ft).
Again, tighten jack bolts (7) in a 90 degree pattern to a torque of 118 N.m (87 lb ft).
Check and confirm the torque values after 10 to 15 hours of operation and reapply the torque in Step 22, if necessary.
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Typical Example
Tighten two setscrews (8) to a torque of 20 N.m (177 lb in).
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Typical Example
Install the cap over nut assembly (6) and secure with the hose clamp as shown in the Illustration above.
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Install plug (4) and retaining ring (3).
Connect grease hose assembly (2) and hose assembly (1). Repeat the same for the opposite end of the cylinder.
Fill the steering hydraulic tank with hydraulic