ROD 7D0971 - Caterpillar

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Product smu/age whichever comes first Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs%
0-8000 hrs,
0-48 mo 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
This is a 6.0-hour job
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.
Rework Procedure
Refer to the Service Manual if/as necessary.
1). Park the machine on a hard, level surface. Engage the parking brake.
2). Install the steering frame lock. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Steering Frame Lock".
3). Use suitable chocks on both sides of the front and rear wheels in order to prevent the machine from moving.
4). Use suitable hydraulic jacks and stands in order to support the front of the machine.
5). Remove the driveshaft between the transfer gear and the front axle differential. Refer to RENR5139 Front Driveshaft ? "Remove and Install".
6). Disconnect the suspension frame from the underside of the articulating hitch and lower the suspension frame clear of the tapered pin. Refer to RENR5140 Front Suspension Frame ? "Remove".
Note: In order to aid disconnection of the suspension frame from the hitch pin, the use of a 334-8414 Forcing Plate may be required in place of the former 217-5919 Plate Assembly. The former 217-5919 Plate Assembly can not be used.
7). Remove the 301-6946 Bearing and 301-6948 Sleeve from front suspension frame.
Installation
8). Install the new 301-6946 Bearing and 301-6948 Sleeve into the front suspension frame. Refer to RENR5140 Front Suspension Frame - "Install".
9). Install the new 3432873/">343-2873 Bellows Seal with the 5U7151 Cap onto the "A" frame head prior to installation. Refer to Image 1.2.1
Image1.2.1
Image1.2.2
Note: Make sure that the grease point on the bellows seal is in the correct position. Refer to Image 1.2.2
10). Before installation, make sure that the taper surface of the taper sleeve in the suspension frame is free from grease and dirt. This must also be dry on installation.
11). Install the front suspension frame using new 8T-0298 Bolts and 5P-8246 Washers. Refer to RENR5140 Front Suspension Frame ? "Install".
Note: The tightening torque for Bolts (8T-0298) is 135 +/- 25 N.m
Note: DO NOT use any type of lubrication to aid installation.
12). Install the driveshaft between the transfer gear and the front axle differential. Refer to RENR5139 Front Driveshaft ? "Remove and Install".
13). Remove the stands and jacks from the front of the machine.
14). Apply grease through