YOKE 3P4425 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Tools Needed    
Tool     Part Number     Part Description     Qty    
A     6V-9061     Manual Pump Group     1    
6V-3160 Cylinder     1    
9S-5559 Stud     1    
2J-3507 Full Nut     1    
3K-5234 Hard Washer     1    
1P-1831 Bearing Puller Adapter     1    
Sleeve 89 mm (3.50 inch) ID X 102 mm (4.00 inch) long     1    Start By:
Connect the steering frame lock. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Steering Frame Lock - Separate and Connect".
Release the pressure in the hydraulic system. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Hydraulic System Pressure - Release".
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 attachments have been lowered, 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.
Note: Put identification marks on all lines, on all hoses, on all wires, and on all tubes. This will aid in assembly.Note: Plug and cap all lines, all hoses and all tubes. This will help to prevent fluid loss and this will help to keep contaminants from entering the system.
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Fasten nylon lifting straps and a hoist to the tilt cylinder.
Remove two clamps (1) that hold hose assembly (2) to the tilt cylinder.
Remove hose assembly (2) from the tilt cylinder.
Remove bolt (3), the washer and the spacer from pin (4). Remove pin (4) from the tilt cylinder. Raise the hoist in order to balance the weight of the tilt cylinder in the lifting straps.
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Disconnect hose assembly (5) from the tilt cylinder.
Remove bolt (7) and the washer from plate (6). Remove plate (6) from the lifting arm.
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Remove bolt (8), the washer and the spacer from pin (9). Remove pin (9) .
Remove the tilt cylinder from the machine. The weight of the tilt cylinder is 57 kg (125 lb).
Remove the lip seals from each side of the bearing in the head end of the cylinder.
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Install tooling (A) and remove bearing (10) .