TORQUE CONVERTER GP 3362450 - Caterpillar

1. A new shoe has a grouser bar height of 1-3/4 inches (45 mm).2. A shoe may be rebuilt (regrousered) if the grouser bar has a height of 1 inch (25 mm) or more. Consult your Caterpillar dealer regarding the economics of regrousering.
Shoes must be removed from belt for regrousering to prevent belt damage, and possible blowout of carcass, due to heat.
3. A shoe cannot be rebuilt if the grouser is less than 1 inch (25 mm) high. The possibility of shoes being bent before regrousering is greater, making regrousering impractical.4. A shoe with less than 3/4 inch (19 mm) grouser bar height must be replaced. The shoe could bend easily, causing irreparable damage to the belt. If bolt heads start to show deterioration from wear, the shoes have worn beyond the 3/4 inch (19 mm) minimum.When Required
(8) Belt
Check any previously marked splits or damage areas to determine the rate of progression of the cable damage. See Item (2) for belt replacement guidelines.(9) Carcass
Probe the depth of previously marked cuts. Have any cuts 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) or deeper repaired by your Caterpillar dealer without tire removal.If tire pressure is lost as a result of a cut, the tire must be removed from the machine for repair. Your Caterpillar dealer is equipped to disassemble the wheel and make the carcass repair. See Item (10) for wheel removal.(10) Tire And Wheel
Supporting the Machine
When changing tires, connect the anti-pivot link. Block between the frame and the rear axle to prevent oscillation when raising the rear of the machine.Always lower equipment, apply the parking brake and stop the engine when changing tires.Be sure the lifting and blocking devices used to support the machine will withstand the weight.
Removing the Tire and Wheel
1. Raise and support the front or rear of the machine as necessary.
Be sure devices used to lift the tire can support the weight of the tire.Attach the tire lifting device before removing the wheel mounting nuts.
2. Attach the tire lifting device. (See tire lifting equipment.) Support the wheel.3. Remove the wheel to final drive mounting bolts. Remove the tire and wheel.Installing the Tire and Wheel
1. Install the tire and install the mounting bolts before removing the lifting device.2. Remove the tire installation device and torque the wheel mounting bolts. See Item (5) for the applicable nut torques. Torque the nuts evenly.3. Raise the machine and remove the blocking.
Be sure the tire is sufficiently inflated before putting the weight of the machine on it.
4. Remove the blocks from the rear axle and disconnect the anti-articulation link before attempting to operate the machine.
Be sure the fenders and fender extensions are reinstalled if they were removed.
Tire Lifting Equipment:
Lifting Bracket
Caterpillar recommends the use of Caterpillar Fabricated Tool Part No. FT1294 Lifting Bracket. Instructions for fabrication of the tool are available from your dealer. This bracket can be used with any machine that can lift, support and move the weight and bulk of a Beadless Tire.Caterpillar Special Instruction Form No. SMHS6884 describes the use of