SHIELD AS 3489615 - Caterpillar

Clean all parts and inspect all parts. If any parts are worn or damaged, use new Caterpillar parts for replacement.
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Clean all old gasket sealant and old thread lock compound from transfer gear case (6) , transfer gear case (3) , the front axle and bolts (7) .
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Apply a thin coat of Loctite 5127 to the mating faces of transfer gear case (6) and the front axle before installing the transfer gear case.Note: Transfer gear case (6) is oriented to the front axle with a dowel in the front axle.
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Apply Loctite 270 to the threads of bolts (7) before using the bolts to secure transfer gear case (6) in position. Tighten the bolts to a torque of 120 N m (88.5 lb ft).
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Install Tooling (B) into transfer gear case (3) . Attach the Tooling to suitable shackles, a suitable double chain lifting sling and a suitable hoist. Use the attached lifting equipment to lift the transfer gear case. The weight of the transfer gear case is approximately 26 kg (57 lb).
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Apply a thin coat of Loctite 5127 to the mating faces of transfer gear case (3) and transfer gear case (6) before using the attached lifting equipment in order to position transfer gear case (3) to transfer gear case (6) . Take care to line up the transfer gear case with the splines on the input shaft to the front axle.Note: Transfer gear case (3) is oriented to transfer gear case (6) with dowels in transfer gear case (3) .
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Install bolts (5) that secure transfer gear case (3) to the front axle. Tighten the bolts to a torque of 60 N m (44.5 lb ft). The bolts are of different lengths. Refer to the note that was made during the removal procedure in order to identify the correct placement of the different bolts.
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Remove the lifting equipment and Tooling (B) from transfer gear case (3) .
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Install O-ring seal (4) onto flange (1) . Apply a thin coat of 1U-6396 O-Ring Assembly Compound to the O-ring seal.
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Position flange (1) to transfer gear case (3) before securing the flange in place with bolts (2) . Tighten the bolts to a torque of 60 N m (44.5 lb ft). The bolts are of different lengths. Refer to the note that was made during the removal procedure in order to identify the correct placement of the different bolts.
Fill the transfer gears with oil. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Transfer Gear Oil - Change".
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Attach two suitable nylon lifting slings and a suitable hoist to the front axle. The weight of the front axle is approximately 400 kg (882 lb).
Use the attached lifting equipment to remove the front axle from Tooling (A) .
Place the front axle on suitable cribbing before removing the lifting equipment.End By:
Install the tire and the rims to the