SHIELD AS 2205590 - Caterpillar

Illustration 1. The new 9Y4298 Instruction Plate shows the new day-to-day recommendation.... For the IBF214 and IBF314 Clutches, the bearing housing cavity is packed with about 2 3/4 cartridges of grease before installation of the bearings. For the IFB318 and IFB321 Clutches, no grease is installed in the bearing cavity because it is a smaller cavity.... The bearing adjustments have been changed to give the correct rear bearing end clearances.IBF214, IBF314 Clutches - New Bearing Adjustments And New Initial Lubricant Recommendation
On IBF214 and IBF314 Clutches, the bearing end clearance is controlled by shims under the bearing retainer plate which is fastened with bolts. See Illustration 2.
Illustration 2. Shims used in IBF214 and IBF314 Clutches for adjusting bearing clearance.1. Disassemble the clutch, wash the lubricated parts in solvent, and put engine oil on them.2. Assemble the shaft, bearings, retainer plate, and main housing. Use no shims at this time.3. Support the assembly on the bearing carrier with the shaft vertical and the