SHIM 1378173 - Caterpillar

Installation Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 5P-0960 Grease Cartridge 1 Note: Cleanliness is an important factor. Before assembly, all parts should be thoroughly cleaned in cleaning fluid. Allow the parts to air dry. Wiping cloths or rags should not be used to dry parts. Lint may be deposited on the parts which may cause later trouble. Inspect all parts. If any parts are worn or damaged, use new parts for replacement.Note: Make sure that the pin bores in the stick and in the boom are thoroughly clean and free of dirt and debris prior to the installation of the stick on the boom.
Put a thin coat of Tooling (A) on the sleeve bearings and on the lips of lip seals.
Start the machine. Raise the boom. Position the boom over the stick.
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Install shims (8) on each side of the boom between the boom and the stick at the pin bore. Shim (8) is identified by the tab on the shim. Attach a suitable lifting device to pin assembly (6). The weight of pin assembly (5) is approximately 30 kg (65 lb). Install pin assembly (6) halfway through the stick.
Force the stick to one side of the boom. Measure the total clearance between the stick and the boom. Install the required shims.
Measure the total clearance between the stick and the boom at the pin bore. The total clearance is Dimension (X) plus Dimension (Y). The total clearance must not be more than 0.8 mm (0.03 inch). If the total clearance is less than 0.8 mm (0.03 inch), the addition of shims will not be necessary. If the total clearance is more than 0.8 mm (0.03 inch), the addition of shims will be required.
Finish installing pin assembly (6). Install retaining bolt (5).
Release the hydraulic system pressure. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Hydraulic System Pressure - Release" in this manual.
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Install new O-ring seals in the ends of all hose assemblies (4). Connect all hose assemblies (4) in the hose's original location.
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Fasten a suitable lifting device to the rod end of stick cylinder (1). Start the machine. Extend stick cylinder (1) until the pin bore lines up with the pin bores in the stick. Install a shim on each side of the stick cylinder at the pin bore.
Position pin assembly (2). Install retaining bolt (3).
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Remove the suitable blocking from underneath stick cylinder (1). End By:
Install the bucket. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Bucket - Install".