TIE ROD GP 5616448 - Caterpillar

Lifting
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Never bend the eyebolts and the brackets. Only load the eyebolts and the brackets under tension. Remember that the capacity of an eyebolt is less as the angle between the supporting members and the object becomes less than 90 degrees.When it is necessary to remove a component at an angle, only use a link bracket that is properly rated for the weight.
Use a hoist to remove heavy components. Use an adjustable lifting beam to lift the transmission. All supporting members (chains and cables) should be parallel to each other. The chains and cables should be perpendicular to the top of the object that is being lifted. Alterations to lifting eyes or fixtures will make the lifting eyes or fixtures obsolete.Some removals require lifting fixtures in order to obtain proper balance and safety.
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TH55 Transmission
(1) Lifting Eye (Three) For lifting objects, use properly rated cables and properly rated slings. Position the crane for a level lift of the transmission. Consult your Cat dealer for information regarding fixtures for proper lifting of your transmission.The weight of the Transmission and engine coupling with a dry sump is approximately 3053 kg (6730 lb).Spreader bar widths should be sufficient for preventing contact with the transmission.Lifting eyes (1) can be used to lift or tie down the transmission. Install the tie-downs at all locations. The lifting eyes (1) are the only approved lifting points for the fully assembled transmission.Tying Down
Tie down the transmission using the eyes (1) at the rear of the transmission. Tie down the front of the transmission using a strap over the bell housing. An approved strap or chain may be used over the torque converter housing near the housing SAE adapter bolts instead of the front lifting eyes to tie down the transmission.