966M Tier 4, 966M Tier 4 Series XE, 972M Tier 4 and 972M Tier 4 Series XE Wheel Loaders Caterpillar

Fuel Tank - Remove and Install

Usage:

972M A78

Removal Procedure

Show/hide table

Table 1
Required Tooling
Tool	Part Number	Part Description	Qty
A	422-5473	Lifting Eye Assembly	1
A	189-0408	Shackle As	1
B	422-5473	Lifting Eye Assembly	1
B	189-0408	Shackle As	1

Start By:

Connect the steering frame lock.

Show/hide table

NOTICE

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, "Caterpillar Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.

Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain" and Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Capacities (Refill)" for the correct draining and filling procedures.
Show/hide table

Illustration 1 g03330059
Raise hood (1) by activating switch (2). Turn battery disconnect switch (3) to the OFF position.
Show/hide table

Illustration 2 g03341334
Disconnect hose assemblies (4).
Show/hide table

Illustration 3 g03341366
Remove panel (5).
Show/hide table

Illustration 4 g03341479
Remove fill tube (6).
Show/hide table

Illustration 5 g03341483
Disconnect hose assembly (7). Disconnect harness assembly (8).
Show/hide table

Illustration 6 g03341485
Cut all cable straps (9) that attach harness assembly (10) to fuel tank (11).
Show/hide table

Illustration 7 g03341490
Cut cable strap (13). Disconnect hose assembly (12).
Show/hide table

Illustration 8 g03341736
Attach Tooling (A) and a suitable lifting device to power train oil cooler (14). The weight of power train oil cooler (14) is approximately 32 kg (70 lb).
Show/hide table

Illustration 9 g03341833
Remove bolts (15). Slowly lower Tooling (A) and the lifting device. Remove the lifting device from Tooling (A).
Note: The hoses will support power train oil cooler (14).
Show/hide table

Illustration 10 g03341850
Attach Tooling (B) and a suitable lifting device to fuel tank (11). The weight of fuel tank (11) is approximately 172 kg (380 lb).
Show/hide table

Illustration 11 g03341868
Remove bolt (16), the washers, and mount (17).
Show/hide table

Illustration 12 g03341877
Remove bolt (18), the washers, and mount (19).
Show/hide table

Illustration 13 g03341882
Remove bolt (20) and the washer.
Show/hide table

Illustration 14 g03341885
Use Tooling (B) and the suitable lifting device in order to lower fuel tank (11) to the ground.