TIP AS-HVY PEN 5053990 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools    
Tool     Part Number     Part Description     Qty    
A     6V-7887     Puller     1    
B     9U-6070     Heat Gun     1    
C     4C-4065     Wrench     1    Start By:
Remove the rear tires and wheels. See Disassembly and Assembly, "Tires & Wheels (Rear) - Remove and Install".
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Remove nut (1) .
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Use tooling (A) in order to remove tie rod end (2) .
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Use tooling (B) in order to heat the joint between steering cylinder (3) and rod assembly (4) .
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Use tooling (C) on rod assembly (4) in order to separate tie rod (2) from steering cylinder (3) .Installation Procedure
Ensure that the threads on the tie rods are thoroughly clean.
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Apply 9S-3263 Thread Lock Compound to the threads of rod assembly (4) . Install tie rod (2) in steering cylinder rod (3) . Use tooling (C) in order to tighten rod assembly (4) to a torque of 300 N m (221 lb ft). Ensure that the ball joint end of the tie rod is in the proper alignment.
Install nut (1) . Tighten nut (1) to a torque of 220 N m (162 lb ft).End By: Install the tires and wheels. See Disassembly and Assembly, "Tires & Wheels (Rear) - Remove and Install".