STEERING COLUMN GP 2764944 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools    
Tool    Part Number    Part Description    Qty    
A     4C-6486     Stand     2    
8S-7615 Pin     2    
8S-8048 Saddle     2    
8S-7611 Tube     2    
B     138-7576     Link Bracket     3    Start By:
Remove the rear axle. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Oscillating Axle (Rear) - Remove".
Remove the axle shafts. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Axle Shaft - Remove and Install".
Remove the front trunnion support of the rear axle. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Trunnion Support (Oscillating Axle, Front) - Remove".
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Place the axle assembly on Tooling (A) with the differential pinion in a vertical position, as shown.
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Remove bolts (2), cover (1) and the shim pack from the axle housing.
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Remove pin (3) and O-ring seal (4) .
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Remove bolts (5) that fasten differential and bevel gear (6) to the axle assembly.
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Attach Tooling (B) to differential and bevel gear (6), as shown.
Attach a suitable lifting device to Tooling (B) .
Install bolts (5) in the threaded holes of differential and bevel gear (6). Tighten the bolts evenly in order to separate the differential and bevel gear from the housing.
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Remove differential and bevel gear (6). The weight of differential and bevel gear (6) is approximately 590 kg (1300 lb).
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Remove O-ring seal (7) .