TUBE 3177616 - Caterpillar

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Remove the equalizer bar pads. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Equalizer Bar Pads - Remove" in this module.
When you are using hydraulic cylinders and puller studs, always ensure that the rated capacity of the puller stud meets or exceeds the rated capacity of the hydraulic cylinder. If the puller stud does not meet or exceed the rated capacity of the hydraulic cylinder, a sudden failure of the puller stud could occur. The sudden failure of the puller stud could result in personal injury or death.
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting, and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids.Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Cat products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
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Position tool (A) under the front of the machine.
Loosen bolts (1) that hold the equalizer bar end pin in the track roller frame. Remove equalizer bar end pin (2) . Repeat this step on the other side of the machine.
Position tool (B) under the equalizer bar. Adjust tool (B) in order to hold the equalizer bar after the removal of the center pin.
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Remove bolts (3) and plate (4) from the equalizer bar saddle.
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Install tool (D) between the front of the equalizer bar and the equalizer bar saddle in order to prevent movement during the removal of the equalizer bar center pin.
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Use tool (C) to pull the equalizer bar center pin approximately 50 mm (2 inch) out of the equalizer bar saddle.
Adjust tool (C) . Pull the equalizer bar center pin out of the equalizer bar saddle until the step in the center pin is clear of the saddle. Remove tool (C) .
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Remove equalizer bar center pin (5) from the equalizer bar saddle.
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Use tool (B) to lower equalizer bar (6) from the equalizer bar saddle.
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Remove spacer (7) from each side of the equalizer bar. Lower equalizer bar (6) .
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Note: The equalizer bar weighs 240 kg (540 lb).
Attach nylon straps to each end of equalizer bar (6) , as shown.
Use tool (A) to raise the front of the machine to a height of approximately 1140 mm (45 inch). Measure the distance from point (X) on the main frame to the ground.
Raise one end of the equalizer bar to contact with the main frame rail. Lower the other end of the equalizer bar to the ground. Remove the equalizer bar from the machine.