RIPPER GP 1671023 - Caterpillar

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.
Required Parts
Table 1
Required parts List    
Item     Quantity     Part Number     Part Name    
1     1     456-8342     Handle Control Gp    
2     1     457-4568     Lever    
3     4 (1)     125-7876     Heat Shrink Tube    
( 1 ) Numbers in cm
Table 2
Required Tooling    
Item     Quantity     Description    
-     -     Load scale capable of measuring loads in the 4-8 lb range to within 0.5 lb    
-     -     T15 Torx Bit    
-     -     In-lb Torque Wrench    Rework Procedure to Replace and Adjust Propel Control Lever
Park the machine on a flat, level surface.
Apply the parking brake.
Place the key switch in the OFF position.
Locate the propel lever on the operator station.
Remove bolts from console cover in order to access the tensioner for the control lever.
Remove the cover boot from the top of the handle.
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(A) Grip (B) Lever (C) Jam Nut (D) Locknut
Remove grip (A) from the lever (B). Discard the part.
Cut the heat shrink tubing at the top of the main lever boot where the heat shrink tubing transitions from the boot to the tube. Do not cut the boot.
Disconnect the control cable from the lever by removing retaining clip and washer from the swivel.
Loosen and remove jam nut (C) and locknut (D). Save the part.
Remove the spring washers and thrust bearing and keep clean.
Remove lever (B) and discard the part.
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(1) 456-8342 Handle Control Gp (2) 457-4568 Lever (3) 125-7876 Heat Shrink Tube
Install new lever (2) .
Install the thrust bearing and springs washers.Note: Install the first two spring washers with the dished side facing the nut end. Assemble the second two spring washers such that the dished side face away from the nut end. The inner two spring washers will be opposing each other. Refer to Illustration 2.
Install locknut (D) and jam nut (C) that was saved in Step 10.
Position lever (2) in the NEUTRAL Position.
Slide 125-7876 Heat Shrink Tube (3) over the top of the lever (2) and seal the boot to the lever. The boot should be in the neutral state, not pulled up tight nor pushed down.
Install new 456-8342 Handle Control Gp (1) to lever (2) .
Tighten the grip screws to 1.4 N m (12 lb in) using a T15 Torx bit.
Replace the rubber cap.
Check for full FORWARD and REVERSE position of lever (2) .
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(1) 456-8342 Handle Control Gp (2) 457-4568 Lever (C) Jam Nut (D)