365B, 365B Series II, 365BL and 365BL Series II Excavators Machine Systems Caterpillar

Removal Procedure

Start By:

1. Remove the swing motor. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Swing Motor - Remove" in this manual.

Note: The removal procedure is identical for both swing drives. Only the right swing drive is removed in the following procedure.

1. Thoroughly clean the area around the swing drive prior to removal.

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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 Tools and Shop Products Guide" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.

2. Drain the oil from the swing drive into a suitable container for storage or disposal. The capacity of the swing drive is 12 L (3.2 US gal).

3. Put identification marks on the swing drive in order to mark the drive's location for installation purposes.

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4. Use Tooling (A) to remove bolts (1) and the washers that hold the swing drive to the upper frame.

5. Remove the cork from the two threaded holes in the swing drive housing. Install a 24 mm forcing bolt in each threaded hole in the swing drive housing. Slowly tighten one forcing bolt for a few turns. Tighten the other forcing bolt for a few turns. Alternate between the forcing bolts in this manner in order to separate the swing drive from the main frame.

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6. Fasten Tooling (B) and an appropriate lifting device to swing drive (2). Remove swing drive (2) from the machine. The weight of the swing drive is approximately 380 kg (840 lb).