SHOE-TRACK MASTER 3134542 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 1P-0510 Driver Gp 1 Start By:
Remove the front housing. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Housing (Front) - Remove".
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
Set the No. 1 piston to top center on the compression stroke. Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Finding Top Center Position for No. 1 Piston".
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Mark the orientation of each of the gears for installation purposes.
Remove bolts (4) and retaining plate (6).
Remove idler gear assembly (3), idler shaft (2), and thrust plate (1) from the cylinder block.
Use Tooling (A) to remove bearing (5) from idler gear assembly (3).
Remove bolt (7), retaining plate (8), and idler gear assembly (9).
Check the condition of the bearing in idler gear assembly (9). If the bearing is worn or damaged, replace the idler gear assembly.