SEAL 1609674 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools    
Tool    Part Number    Part Description    Qty    
A     138-7574     Link Bracket     4    Start By:
Release the hydraulic system pressure. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Hydraulic System Pressure - Release".
Partially tilt the cab. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Cab - Tilt (Partial)".Note: Put identification marks on all hoses, on all hose assemblies, on all wires, and on all tube assemblies for installation purposes. Plug all hose assemblies and all tube assemblies. This helps to prevent fluid loss, and this helps to keep contaminants from entering the system.Note: Cleanliness is an important factor. Before you begin the removal procedure, the exterior of the components should be thoroughly cleaned. This will help to prevent dirt from entering the internal mechanism.
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, "Caterpillar Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Personal injury can result from hot coolant, steam and alkali.At operating temperature, engine coolant is hot and under pressure. The radiator and all lines to heaters or the engine contain hot coolant or steam. Any contact can cause severe burns.Remove cooling system pressure cap slowly to relieve pressure only when engine is stopped and cooling system pressure cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.Do not attempt to tighten hose connections when the coolant is hot, the hose can come off causing burns.Cooling System Coolant Additive contains alkali. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Drain the coolant into a suitable container for storage or disposal. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cooling System Coolant (ELC) - Change".
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Disconnect hoses (1) and hose assemblies (2) .
Lower the cab.
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Disconnect strap (3) . Remove pin (5) and reposition cab tilt cylinder (4) .
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Remove guard (6) .
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Disconnect ground strap (7) .
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If the machine is equipped with a steel mill attachment.
Remove guard assemblies (8) .
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Attach Tooling (A) and a suitable lifting device to cab (9) . The weight of cab (9) is approximately 1315 kg (2900 lb).
Apply slight lifting tension to cab (9) . Remove bolts (14) , retainer (13) , pin (12) , washer (11) , and plastic spacer (10) . Repeat for the opposite side.
Remove cab (9) .