RIM GROUP 5C4541 - Caterpillar

Required Tools
This service procedure will require the use of the tools that are listed in Table 2.
Table 2
Required Tools
Item Number Tool
T1 Vise
T2 Vise grips
T3 12.7 mm (0.50 inch) Open-end wrench Boot Service Procedure
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(A) Plastic cover
(B) Console
Remove plastic cover (A) from console (B) to be able to access 361-6015 Handle Control Gp as shown in Illustration 1.
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361-6015 Handle Control Gp
(T1) Vise
(C) Knob
(D) Sleeve
(E) Shaft
(F) Boot
Hold shaft (E) by placing it in between the jaws of vise (T1).
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(T1) Vise
(T2) Vise grips
(C) Knob
(F) Boot
Remove knob (C) using vise grips (T2) or a suitable lever.
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(D) Sleeve
(E) Shaft
(F) Boot
Pull boot (F) down the shaft (E) away from plastic sleeve (D).
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(T3) 12.7 mm (0.50 inch) Open-end wrench
(D) Sleeve
(E) Shaft
(F) Boot
Insert 12.7 mm (0.50 inch) open-end wrench (T3) between plastic sleeve (D) and the ridge feature on shaft (E).
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(T3) 12.7 mm (0.50 inch) Open-end wrench
(D) Sleeve
(E) Shaft
(F) Boot
Tilt 12.70 mm (0.5 inch) open-end wrench (T3) towards the base of the part to loosen plastic sleeve (D), and sliding it up shaft (E) as shown in Illustration 6.Remove and discard plastic sleeve (D) using hands or pliers.
Remove and discard boot (F).
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361-6015 Handle Control Gp
(1) 566-2687 Knob
(2) 566-2686 Sleeve
(3) 566-2688 Boot
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(1) 566-2687 Knob
Install new boot (3).
Install new plastic sleeve (2) with the keying features towards the top of shaft (E).Note: If installed in the opposite orientation, plastic sleeve will not fully sit on shaft (E).
Apply Loctite 603 to the threads of knob (1).
Hand tighten knob (1). Ensure that knob (1) pushes new plastic sleeve (2) until it is in contact with the bottom stop on shaft (E) inside new boot (3).Ensure that the single axis lever is positioned upside down until the Loctite cures to prevent the Loctite from flowing to the shaft (E) and new plastic sleeve (2). Refer Illustration 8.Note: Ensure minimum 1 hour to maximum of 24 hours curing time for 20% Loctite strength. The Loctite application should be at room temperature and should not go lower than 5° C (41° F).