SPACER 8X7931 - Caterpillar

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Remove the bolts and cover (4) from chain case (2).
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Remove the bolts and covers (5) from chain case (2). Remove the gasket from each one of covers (5).
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Rotate chain (6) until chain (6) is in the position, as shown. Remove rod (8) and end plate (9) from master link (7).
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Rotate chain (6) until chain (6) is in the position, as shown. Attach a suitable lifting device and a lifting sling to chain (6). Lift chain (6) slightly in order to remove master link (7). After master link (7) has been removed, lower chain (6) and remove the lifting sling from chain (6).
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Attach a suitable lifting device and a suitable lifting sling to the end of chain (6), as shown. Remove chain (6) from the chain case. If necessary, install a suitable piece of bar stock between chain (6) and the chain case and lower chain (6) on the bar stock. Remove the lifting sling from the end of the chain (6) and attach the lifting sling to a link above the bar stock. Remove chain (6) from the chain case. The weight of chain (6) is approximately 125 kg (275 lb). Installation Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 9S-3263 Thread Lock Compound 1
B - LOCTITE Silicone Sealant 1
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If necessary, attach a suitable lifting device and a suitable lifting sling in the middle of chain (6). Lower chain (6) into the chain case and install a suitable piece of bar stock between chain (6) and the chain case. Remove the lifting sling and attach the lifting sling to the end of chain (6), as shown. Lower chain (6) into the chain case. Position the other end of chain (6) over the rear sprocket and rotate the rear sprocket in order to feed chain (6) toward the front of the machine.
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Remove the lifting sling from the end of master link (7) and feed chain (6) over the front sprocket.
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Rotate chain (6) until chain (6) is in the position, as shown. Install master link (7), end plate (9) and rod (8), as shown.
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Apply Tooling (A) to the bolts. Install the gaskets, covers (5), and the bolts on chain case (2).
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Apply Tooling (A) to the bolts. Install the gasket, cover (4), and the bolts on chain case (2).
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Install drain plug (3) in chain case (2).
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Fill chain case (2) with oil. The capacity of the chain case is approximately 23 L (6.0 US gal).
Apply Tooling (B) to cover (1). Install cover (1) and the bolts on chain case (2).