ROD 2S1600 - Caterpillar

Disconnect batteries before performance of any service work.
Fluid Spillage ContainmentCare must be taken to ensure that the fluids are contained during performance of the inspection, the maintenance, the testing, the adjusting and the repair of the machine. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids. Refer to the "Tools And Shop Products Guide, NENG2500" the tools and the supplies suitable to collect and contain any of the fluids in Caterpillar machines. Dispose of the fluids according to local regulations and mandates. IntroductionThis instruction gives the procedure for installing Conventional Duo-Cone Seals.It is most important that correct assembly and installation procedures are followed when Duo-Cone Seals are used. Many of the Duo-Cone Seal failures are the direct result of one or more mistakes made during assembly or installation of the seal components.
(1) Seal.(2) Rubber Toric Ring.(3) Housing Retaining Lip.(4) Housing Ramp.(5) Seal Ring Housing.
(6) Seal Ring Face.(7) Seal Ring Ramp.(8) Seal Ring Retaining Lip.(9) Installation Tool.1. Use isopropyl alcohol and a clean, lint free cloth or paper towel to wipe any oil film, dust or other foreign matter from toric rubber rings (2), ramps (4) and (7), lips (3) and (8) of both seal rings (1) and housings (5).
Never permit oil to get on the toric rings or ramps before both seal rings are put together in their final assembled position (Step 10).
Avoid prolonged skin contact with isopropyl alcohol. Avoid breathing the vapors in enclosed areas without adequate ventilation and do not smoke. Do not use near open flame or welding operations or other heated surfaces exceeding 482° C (900° F).
(1) Seal Ring.(2) Rubber Toric Ring.
(1) Seal Ring.(2) Rubber Toric Ring.(7) Seal Ring Ramp.(8) Seal Ring Retaining Lip.2. Put toric ring (2) on seal ring (1), at the bottom of seal ring ramp (7) against retaining lip (8).
Make sure that toric ring (2) is straight on seal ring (1) and is not twisted. Be careful when you work on the rubber toric ring. Nicks, cuts and scratches can cause leaks.
(1) Seal Ring.(2) Rubber Toric Ring.(9) Installation Tool.3. Put installation tool (9) on seal ring (1) with toric ring (2). Lower the rings in a container with isopropyl alcohol until all surfaces of toric ring (2) are wet.
Do Not use Stanisol or any other liquid that leaves an oil film or does not evaporate quickly.
(1) Seal Ring.(2) Rubber Toric Ring.(3) Housing Retaining Lip.(5) Housing.(9) Installation Tool.4. With all surfaces of toric ring (2) wet, use installation tool (9) to position seal ring (1) and toric ring (2) squarely against housing (5) as shown. Use sudden and even pressure to pop (push) toric ring (2) under retaining lip (3) of housing (5).
(A) Seal Ring Assembled Height Measurement.5. Check assembled height (A) in at least four places, 90 degrees apart. The difference in height around the ring must not be more than 1 mm (.04 in).
(1) Seal Ring.(9) Installation Tool.6. If small adjustments are necessary, do not push directly on seal