ROD END 6U9782 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A FT-2674 Vacuum Cap 1 Start By:
Release the hydraulic system pressure. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Hydraulic System Pressure - Release".
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contamination of the hydraulic system with foreign material will reduce the service life of the hydraulic system components.To prevent contaminants from entering the hydraulic system, always plug or cap the lines, fittings, or hoses as they are disconnected. Cover any disassembled components and clean them properly before assembly.Clean the hydraulic system properly after any major component exchange or especially after a component failure, to remove any contamination.
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting, and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids.Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Cat® products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
At operating temperature, the hydraulic oil is hot and under pressure. Hot oils can cause burns.To prevent possible personal injury, release the pressure in the work tool hydraulic circuit (boom, stick, bucket, and swing), travel circuits, and the hydraulic oil tank at the filler cap before any hydraulic lines or components are disconnected or removed.Remove the filler cap only when the engine is stopped and the filler cap is cool enough to touch.
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Open access door (1) on the right side of the machine.
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Remove the cap from the hydraulic tank. Install Tooling (A) onto the hydraulic tank. Attach an air supply hose to Tooling (A). Apply 276 to 414 kPa (40 to 60 psi) of air. This procedure will pull vacuum on the hydraulic system. Note: A small amount of oil will drain from all of the hose assemblies when the hose assemblies are disconnected from the pilot valve. Make sure that you contain the hydraulic oil.
Put identification marks on all of the hose assemblies and on all of the tube assemblies that are connected to the pilot valve for installation purposes.
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Disconnect harness assembly (2) and hose assemblies (3).
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Remove bolts (4) in order to remove access cover (5) that is under the main hydraulic pump.
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Disconnect hose assemblies (6).
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Remove bolts (7) in order to remove control manifold (8).