SUPPORT 3106112 - Caterpillar

Use the following procedure to assemble and install the extended ripper shank protectors.
Installation Procedure
Illustration 1. (1) Ripper Shank.(2) Clamp.(3) Wear Bar.(4) Protector.(5) Spacers.(6) Bolts.(7) Nuts.
Illustration 2.
See Chart F for dimensions. (A) 20°C 5°C (68°F 41°F).
Illustration 3.
Location of Chamfer. (W) 150 3 mm (5.9 .2 in).1. Cut the wear bar to the desired or specified length. See Chart G. Refer to the Ground Engaging Tools (GET) Parts Sales Kit in order to determine the longest bar length possible when shanks are pinned for maximum digging depth. The bar length selected should allow the clamp to be attached to the ripper shank close to the bottom of the ripper carriage or the beam where minimum wear will occur. When cutting multiple pieces from one wear bar, cut chamfer (W) at one end of each piece for engagement with the clamp. See Illustrations 2 and 3 and Chart G.2. Disengage the pin holding the ripper shank in place. Raise the ripper carriage or the beam in order to provide clearance for assembling the new components.3. Remove the existing ripper shank protector and install the appropriate protector (4) to the shank (1) with standard pins and retainers. See Charts A, B, C, D, E, and F.4. Insert the unchamfered end of the wear bar (3) into the cavity in the top of the protector.5. Slide the clamp (2) over the tip end of the wear bar and ripper shank. Insert two spacers (5) between the sides of the clamp and hold them in place with two bolts (6) and nuts (7). Tighten the bolts to a torque of 875 100 N m (647 74 lb ft). With extended protectors, the shank length cannot be shortened for difficult ripping.