VALVE GP-CONTROL 3527138 - Caterpillar

Start By:a. connection of steering frame lock link 1. Drain the oil from the differential.2. Remove four bolts (1) and remove cover (2). 3. Put tooling (A) in position under the front of the machine.4. Fasten a hoist to tire and rim (3) and remove ten bolts (4). Remove tire and rim (3). The weight of the tire and rim is 158 Kg (350 lb.).5. Repeat Step 4 for the other front tire and rim. 6. Disconnect universal joint (5) from the differential. 7. Disconnect brake line (6) from the tee on the axle housing.8. Install tooling (A) and fasten a hoist to both sides of the front axle housing.9. Remove four bolts (7) and (8) from each side of the axle housing. 10. Lower front axle housing (9) onto tool (B). Remove the hoist and roll the front axle housing from under the machine. Weight of the front axle housing is 450 Kg (990 lb.).Install Front Axle Housing
1. Put the front axle housing (9) in position under the machine with tool (B).2. Fasten tool (A) and a hoist to both ends of the front axle housing. Lift the housing into position four bolts (7) and (8) on both sides of the machine. Remove tool (A) and the hoist from the axle housing once the housing is secured to the machine. 3. Connect brake line (6) to the tee fitting on the axle housing. 4. Connect universal joint (5) to the differential. Tighten the bolts to torque of 58 8 N m (43 6 lb. ft.). 5. Fasten a hoist to tire and rim (3) and put it in position on the machine. Install ten bolts (4) that hold the tire and rim in place. Tighten the bolts to a torque of 570 80 N m (420 60 lb. ft.), then turn an additional 60° 5°. For field re-assembly, tighten the bolts to a torque of 1000 100 N m (740 75 lb. ft.).6. Remove tooling (C).7. Repeat Step 5 & 6 for the other front tire and rim. 8. Install cover (2) and four bolts (1) that hold it in place.9. Fill the differential housing with an appropriate lubricant. See the Maintenance Manual.10. Remove (bleed) the air from the brake system. See TESTING AND ADJUSTING.End By:a. separation of steering frame lock link