TOOL-INSTL 8T2721 - Caterpillar

3. Remove the bolts from the cover. Install two 1/2"-13NC forcing screws (2) and remove cover (1). Weight of cover is 65 lb. (29.5 kg). 4. Install a 1/2"-13NC forged eyebolt (3) in end of axle and pull axle (4) out far enough to fasten a hoist. If axle is difficult to remove, turn machine a little in either direction to remove torque from axles.5. Remove axle. Weight is 165 lb. (75 kg).6. Remove ring, sun gear and spacer from axle.Install Axles
1. Install spacer (3), sun gear (2) and ring (1) on axle.2. Fasten a hoist and put the axle in position in the axle housing. If the axle does not go into position easily, turn the machine a little to the left or right to get splines in alignment. 3. If the axles can not be lifted high enough to give alignment for splines into the differential, remove ring (1) and slide the sun gear (2) half way off the axle. Use a piece of pipe (5) to lift the axle and push it in position in the differential. Install ring.4. Turn the flat sides of the three shafts (4) as shown to make clearance for counterbore in cover.5. Fasten a hoist and put cover in position on wheel and install nuts. Tighten nuts.
If the cover does not fit flat up against the final drive without force, remove the cover and repeat Step 4.