TEE AS 1503058 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools    
Tool    Part Number    Part Description    Qty    
A     1U-7505     Hydraulic Jack     1    Note: Cleanliness is an important factor. Before the disassembly procedure, the exterior of the component should be thoroughly cleaned. This will help to prevent dirt from entering the internal mechanism.
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.
Drain the fuel tank into a suitable container for storage or disposal. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Refill Capacities".
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Remove bolts (2) and disconnect harness assembly (3). Tube assembly (1) will be removed when the fuel tank is lowered enough to clear the flange on tube assembly (1) .
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Disconnect hose assemblies (4) and (5) .
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Remove bolts (7) in order to separate transmission oil cooler (6) from fuel tank (8) .
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Remove bolts (9) and ladder assembly (10) .
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Position Tooling (A) under fuel tank (8), as shown. The weight of fuel tank (8) is approximately 227 kg (500 lb).
Remove bolts (11) from both sides of fuel tank (8). Use Tooling (A) to carefully remove fuel tank (8) from the machine.
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Remove sensor assembly (12) and breather (13) from fuel tank (8) .