SHAFT 7N7001 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Reference: Special Instruction, "Visual Service Procedures - Colors and Symbols" , M0066576.
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A - 1-8 by 7 Guide Stud 2
B 439-3941 Link Bracket 1
C 439-3939 Link Bracket 2
D 8T-2852 Puller 1 Start By:
Remove the service and parking brake.
Read all Warning labels on the suspension cylinders before servicing.The machine must be on level ground before releasing the nitrogen pressure.Do not check the oil in the suspension cylinder until all of the nitrogen pressure has been released.Do not remove valves, covers, or plugs from the cylinder unless the rod is fully retracted and all of the nitrogen pressure as been released.Stand clear of the machine during suspension cylinder charging, discharging, or testing and adjusting procedures, or while lifting or lowering the machine.Sudden movement upward or downward can cause clearance to change rapidly.Failure to heed this Warning could lead to injury or death.
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
Discharge the suspension cylinder. Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "General Information".
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Release the torque on the bolts by loosening each of the bolt by one half turn in a circular pattern.
Note: A failure to perform this procedure can result in bolt breakage and personal injury.
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Tighten the bolts by one half turn in a circular pattern until the spindle separates from the suspension cylinder.
Note: Do not exceed the torque on the bolts.
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