SEAL KIT 1697844 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 3S-1356 Full Nut 1
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
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Remove cotter pin (4). Remove nut (3).
Loosen the bolt and nut (2). Install Tooling (A) on tie rod (1). Break the taper on tie rod (1).
Remove Tooling (A).
Remove tie rod (1) from link (5).Note: For installation purposes, count and record the number of threads that are showing on tie rod (1).Installation Procedure
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
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Install tie rod (1) on link (5).Note: Refer to the removal procedure for the recorded number of threads on tie rod (1).
Tighten the bolt and nut (2). Tighten nut (2) to a torque of 75 7 N m (55 5 lb ft).
Install nut (3). Tighten nut (3) to a torque of 220 14 N m (162 10 lb ft). Align the slots for the installation of cotter pin (4).
Adjust the axle toe-in. Refer to Systems Operation, Testing and Adjusting, "Axle Toe-In (Front) - Adjust".