TIE ROD AS 1326524 - Caterpillar

To prevent injury or death, never work under a machine while a test is being performed.
Personal injury or death can result from lifting a heavy component.The heavy component can fall if using an incorrect hoist and/or sling or fastener to lift the load.Be sure the hoist and other devices have the correct lifting capacity to lift a heavy component. The approximate weight of the heavy component is given below.
Table 1
AP655D Asphalt Paver with AS3251C Screed
Approximate Weight 18600 kg (41000 lb)
Table 2
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Description Qty
A(1) 1U-7771 Tachometer 1
B(1) 1U-6605 Reflective Tape 1
(1) Tool (A) and Tool (B) are part of the 1U-6602 Photo-Tachometer.
Drive the machine to a smooth, horizontal surface.
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Move propulsion lever (4) to the NEUTRAL position.
Rotate speed dial (2) to the MINIMUM position.
Move travel mode switch (3) to the PAVE position.
Move parking brake switch (1) to the ON position.
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Move screed lift switch (5) to the RAISE position. Completely lift the screed.
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Engage screed lock mechanism (6) on both sides of the machine.
Move screed lift switch (5) to the FLOAT position. Allow the tow arms to rest on screed locks (6a). Note: The screed lift switch on the inactive operator station must also be in the FLOAT position in order to lower the screed.
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Move throttle control switch (7) to the LOW IDLE position. Hold the switch in this position for less than 1 second.
After the engine reaches low idle, move engine start switch (8) to the OFF position.
Use a suitable lifting device in order to raise the machine. For this test, the machine must be adequately supported and both tracks must be off the ground.
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Place a small strip of reflective tape from Tool On final drive housing (9). Place the tape in a perpendicular position to the machine. Repeat this process for the other side of the machine.
Clear all personnel away from the machine except the operator and an assistant. The assistant must remain 1.25 m (4 ft) away from the machine. The assistant must also be in full view of the operator. Note: The switch for the screed lift must be reset to the HOLD position before the machine will start.
Move engine start switch (8) to the START position. Release the engine start switch when the engine starts.
Operate the engine at low idle for a few minutes.
Move throttle control switch (7) to the HIGH IDLE position. Hold the switch in this position for less than 1 second. The engine speed should increase to 2200 rpm.
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Monitor the hydraulic oil temperature on the operator display. Operate the machine until the oil temperature reaches 43 5.6 °C (110 10 °F).
Rotate speed dial (2) to the MAXIMUM position.
Move parking brake switch (1) to the OFF position. Note: The parking brake switch on the inactive operator station must also be in the OFF position.
Move propulsion lever (2) to the FULL FORWARD position.
Use Tool (A) to measure the rotational speed of final drive housing (9). The speed should