TUBE 1161411 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
1 6V-3145 Load Leveling Beam 1 Start By:
Remove the front power train guard.
Remove the front compactor wheels.
Remove the push bars and blade.
Remove the front cleaner bars.
Remove the front drive shaft.
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the machine. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids.Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar Tools and Shop Products Guide", for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids in Caterpillar machines.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Personal injury can result from hydraulic oil pressure and hot oil.Hydraulic oil pressure can remain in the hydraulic system after the engine has been stopped. Serious injury can be caused if this pressure is not released before any service is done on the hydraulic system.Make sure all of the work tools have been lowered to the ground, and the oil is cool before removing any components or lines. Remove the oil filler cap only when the engine is stopped, and the filler cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.
Personal injury or death can result from lifting a heavy component.The heavy component can fall if using an incorrect hoist and/or sling or fastener to lift the load.Be sure the hoist and other devices have the correct lifting capacity to lift a heavy component. The approximate weight of the heavy component is given below.
Note: Put identification marks on all hose assemblies for installation purposes. Plug all hose assemblies. This helps to prevent fluid loss, and this helps to keep contaminants from entering the system.
Drain the oil from the fixed axle into a suitable container for storage or disposal. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Differential and Final Drive Oil - Change".
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Attach Tooling (A) and suitable lifting devices to fixed axle (1). The weight of fixed axle (front) (1) is approximately 1360 kg (3000 lb).
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Remove hose assembly (2).
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Remove bolts (3) and the spacers. Repeat for the opposite side of the fixed axle.
Remove fixed axle (1).Installation Procedure
Install fixed axle (1) in the reverse order of removal.