UNIVERSAL JOINT GP 1125015 - Caterpillar

Start By:a. remove sprockets 1. Drain the oil from the final drive cover.2. Engage the brakes and remove locknut (1) with tool (A). 3. Install tool (B) on the end of the sprocket shaft. Install tool (C) and fasten a hoist.4. Remove nuts (2) and bolts (3) that hold the cover to the steering clutch case. 5. Install two 3/8 " - 16 NC forcing screws (4). Tighten the forcing screws evenly and remove the sprocket shaft, gear and cover as a unit. Use bar (5) inside of tool (B) to keep the unit in balance when it is removed. The weight is 108 kg (240 lb.). 6. Remove sprocket shaft (6) and gear from cover (7) with tooling (D) and a press.7. Remove cover (7) from the press. The weight is 56 kg (125 lb.). Remove sprocket shaft (6) and gear from the press. The weight is 52 kg (115 lb.). 8. Remove retainer (8) and bearing cone (9) from the cover. 9. Remove O-ring seal (10) from retainer (8). 10. If a replacement is needed, remove bearing cup (11), spacer (12) and