SPOOL 3T5563 - Caterpillar

Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids.Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar Tools and Shop Products Guide" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Note: This procedure is for the right side of the machine. Refer to Step 18 for the procedure for the left side.
Park the machine on a hard, level surface. Engage the parking brake and chock the wheels. Turn the disconnect switch to the OFF position.
Put identification marks on all lines, hoses, wires and tubes for installation purposes. Plug all lines, hoses and tubes. This helps prevent fluid loss and contamination of the fluid system.
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Position Tooling (A) underneath the frame on each side of the machine.
Lower the suspension. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU7064, "Suspension System - Check/Adjust" for the correct procedure.
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The tank has been removed for photographic reasons.
Remove bolt (1) and the washer from suspension cylinder (2) .
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Remove hoses (3) from the retainer clips.
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Remove two bolts (4), the washers, and the nuts that secure washer fluid bottle (5) to the mounting bracket. Position the washer fluid bottle out of the way.
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Remove grease line (6) from washer (7) .
Remove bolt (8), washer (7), the nut and the washer. Remove the O-ring from the washer.
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Remove pin (9) .
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Remove spacers (10) and seal rings (11) .
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The tank has been removed for photographic reasons.
Remove hose (12) from the suspension cylinder.
Remove grease line (13) from washer (14) .
Remove bolt (15), washer (14), the nut, and the washer. Remove the O-ring from the washer.
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The tank has been removed for photographic reasons.
Install Tooling (B), an appropriate lifting sling, and a hoist to the suspension cylinder.
Remove pin (16) .
Remove the suspension cylinder from the machine. The suspension cylinder weighs 76 kg (168 lb).
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Repeat Steps 1 through 4 and 8 through 17 for the left side.Note: Attach Tooling (B), an appropriate nylon lifting sling, and a hoist, as shown above.