TIE ROD GP 3553796 - Caterpillar

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Loosen the bolts of Tooling (H) by one quarter turn at a time in a diagonal pattern until all of the bolts are no longer threaded into the base plate of Tooling (H).
Clean the threads that are in the spindle. Ensure that the spindle is free of burrs. Use a suitable lifting device in order to install the preload adjuster of Tooling (H) onto the spindle. The weight of the preload adjuster is approximately 150 kg (330 lb).
Apply Tooling (G) onto the bolts of Tooling (H). Install the bolts. Tighten the bolts to a torque of 271 N m (200 lb ft) in a diagonal pattern by one quarter turn at a time.
Use Tooling (A) in order to release the parking brake. Do not exceed 4137 kPa (600 psi).
Rotate the wheel by a minimum of three revolutions.
Record the measurement from each of the dial indicators of Tooling (H) and average the measurements. Record the average measurement as Dimension (X).
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Use a suitable lifting device in order to remove the preload adjuster of Tooling (H). The weight of the preload adjuster is approximately 150 kg (330 lb).
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Install a number of shims (10) that is equal to Dimension (X).
Apply Tooling (G) onto new bolts (8). Install retainer (9) and new bolts (8). Tighten new bolts (8) to a torque of 250 14 N m (184 10 lb ft).
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Remove Tooling (A). Note: Relieve the pressure in the