M318 Wheeled Excavator TA2 Technical Inspection{0372, 1000, 7000, 753T, 7565} Caterpillar


M318 Wheeled Excavator TA2 Technical Inspection{0372, 1000, 7000, 753T, 7565}

Usage:

M318 8AL
Excavator:
M318 (S/N: 8AL1-UP)

Introduction

Inspections are the most basic form of condition monitoring. Inspections are easy to do and surprisingly effective at helping you spot equipment health issues. Proactive monitoring and analysis of equipment information will allow Dealers to intervene effectively before problems occur.

Note: Before adjusting product settings to comply with listed baseline TA2 values, consult SIS for the latest specification values.

Note: Specification values are based on the following machine settings, unless otherwise stated.

  • Engine Speed Dial "10"

  • HP Mode

  • AESC OFF

  • A/C OFF

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Electrical System

Table 1
Status (1)     Description     Specification     Actual     Comments    
    Inspect Battery Cables     Cables between the battery, the starter, and the engine ground must be the correct size. Wires and cables must be free of corrosion. Wires and cables must have cable support clamps in order to prevent stress on battery connections (terminals).            
    Battery Test     12.4 VDC or more         Refer to Special Instruction, SEHS7633, "Battery Test Procedure".    
    Charging System Test     18 VDC to 32 VDC         Refer to Special Instruction, REHS0354, "Charging System Troubleshooting".    
    Electric Starting System Test     12 to 16 V at −23° C (−10° F) to
−7° C (19° F)    
    Refer to Testing and Adjusting, SENR3583, "Electric Starting System - Test".    
14 to 18 V at
−7° C (19° F) to
10° C (50° F)
16 to 24 V at
10° C (50° F) to
27° C (80° F)
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Engine

Cooling System

Table 2
Status (1)     Description     Specification     Actual     Comments    
    Radiator Pressure Relief (Radiator Cap) (2)     NA         Refer to System Operation Testing and Adjusting.    
    Freezing Point of Engine Coolant     NA         Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual.    
    Belt Tension    
13 to 19 mm (0.5 to 0.7 inch)    
    For alternator, fan, and air conditioner apply
110 N (25 lb) of force midway between the pulleys.
For air conditioner, belt should deflect
7 to 10 mm (0.3 to 0.4 inch) with
98 N (22 lb) force midway between the pulleys.    
    Conditioner Test of Engine Coolant    
89° ± 3°C (192° ± 37°F)    
    Full open temperature. From 3054 Specifications, SENR5815-11.    
    Difference between the Upper and Lower Radiator Tank Temperatures    
5° + 5° - 5° C (41° + 41° - 41°F)    
       
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action
( 2 ) Test for the pressure that is listed on the cap.

Fuel System

Table 3
Status (1)     Description     Specification     Actual     Comments    
    Fuel Pressure at HIGH IDLE    
390 ± 130 kPa (57 ± 19 psi)    
       
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Lubrication System

Table 4
Status (1)     Description     Specification     Actual     Comments    
    Engine Oil Pressure at LOW IDLE    
236 + 364 - 155 kPa (34 + 53 - 22 psi)    
       
    Engine Oil Pressure at HIGH IDLE    
320 + 280 - 45 kPa (46 + 41 - 7 psi)    
       
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Basic Engine

Table 5
"Engine Performance - Test (Engine Speed)"    
Status (1)     Description     Specification     Actual     Comments    
    Low Idle
AEC OFF    
900 to 950 rpm            
    Low Idle
AEC ON    
900 to 950 rpm            
    High Idle in Mode II
AEC OFF    
2120 to 2170 rpm            
    Minimum Engine Speed at High Idle in Mode III (Load)     1950 rpm            
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Air Inlet and Exhaust System

Table 6
Status (1)     Description     Specification     Actual     Comments    
    Pump Stall Boost Pressure    
141.0 ± 21.2 kPa (20.5 ± 3.1 psi)    
       
    Cylinder # 1 Exhaust Temperature (2)                
    Cylinder # 2 Exhaust Temperature (2)                
    Cylinder # 3 Exhaust Temperature (2)                
    Cylinder # 4 Exhaust Temperature (2)                
    Cylinder # 5 Exhaust Temperature (2)                
    Cylinder # 6 Exhaust Temperature (2)                
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action
( 2 ) Compare the exhaust temperature variance at each exhaust port.

Performance Checks

ReferenceRefer to Testing & Adjusting, RENR1182, "Operational Checks" for more detail on the following test.

Operational Checks

Swing Speed

Table 7
Swing Speed and Overswing on Level Ground - Check    
Status (1)     Description     Specifications (2)     Actual     Comments    
    Left Swing     28.5 to 32.0 sec            
    Right Swing        
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action
( 2 ) Time for five complete revolutions..

Cylinder Drift - Check

Table 8
Cylinder Drift Per Minute    
Status (1)     Description     Specifications     Actual     Comments    
Pressure

15000 kPa (2175 psi)

30000 kPa (4350 psi)
    Stick Cylinder    
7.1 mm (0.28 inch) (2)    

18.7 mm (0.74 inch) (2)    
       
    Stick Cylinder (3)    
2.1 mm (0.08 inch) (2)    

11.8 mm (0.46 inch) (2)    
       
    Bucket Cylinder    
4.2 mm (0.16 inch) (2)    

15.8 mm (0.62 inch) (2)    
       
    VA Boom Cylinder    
2.0 mm (0.08 inch) (2)    

6.0 mm (0.24 inch) (2)    
       
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action
( 2 ) Maximum drift
( 3 ) Material Handler

Cylinder Speed - Check

Table 9
"Cylinder Speed - Check"    
Status (1)     Description     Specifications (2)     Actual
   
Comments    
    Boom Extension     5.2 ± 0.2            
    Boom Retraction     N/A            
    Boom Extension (3)     5.2 ± 0.2            
    Boom Retraction (3)     N/A            
    Stick Extension     3.9 ± 0.2            
    Stick Retraction     2.8 ± 0.2            
    Stick Extension (3)     5.2 ± 0.2            
    Stick Retraction (3)     3.6 ± 0.2            
    Bucket Extension     2.5 ± 0.2            
    Bucket Retraction     1.6 ± 0.2            
    VA Boom Extension     4.5 ± 0.2            
    VA Boom Retraction     15.0 ± 0.2            
    Stabilizer Extension     4.7 ± 0.2            
    Stabilizer Retraction     5.0 ± 0.2            
    Blade Extension     2.3 ± 0.2            
    Blade Retraction     2.7 ± 0.2            
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action
( 2 ) Cylinder Operating Speed (seconds)
( 3 ) Material Handler

Hydraulic System

ReferenceRefer to Testing & Adjusting, RENR1182 for more detail on the following tests.

Pilot System

Relief Valve (Pilot) - Test and Adjust

Table 10
Status (1)     Description     Specifications     Actual     Comments    
    Pilot Relief Valve    
3100 to 3500 kPa (450 to 507 psi)    
       
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Accumulator - Test and Charge

Table 11
Status (1)     Description     Specifications     Actual     Comments    
    Pilot accumulator gas charge pressure (2)    
1000 kPa (145 psi)    
       
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action
( 2 ) Nitrogen gas pressure varies with the temperature. To obtain the most accurate nitrogen charge, the temperature of the accumulator must be identical to the air temperature around the accumulator. The specification is with an air temperature of 21 °C (70 °F). Refer to Testing and Adjusting, RENR1182, "Accumulator - Test and Charge" for additional charging pressure and temperature relationships.

Pump System

Margin Pressure and Low Pressure Standby - Test and Adjust

Table 12
Status (1)     Description     Specifications     Actual     Comments    
    Standby system pressure    
2500 to 3000 kPa (360 to 435 psi)    
       
    Margin pressure    
2000 to 2300 kPa (290 to 333 psi)    
       
    Main pump pressure    
32500 to 33800 kPa (4710 to 4900 psi)    
       
    Main pump pressure - Heavy Lift    
37000 to 38300 kPa (5365 to 5555 psi)    
       
    Load sensing signal pressure    
30500 to 31500 kPa (4420 to 4565 psi)    
       
    Load sensing signal pressure - Heavy Lift    
35000 to 36000 kPa (5075 to 5220 psi)    
       
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Main Pump (Proportional Reducing Valve) - Test and Adjust for M318 S/N:8AL1-1852

Table 13
Status (1)     Description     Specifications     Actual     Comments    
No load Load
    Main pump pressure (Proportional reducing valve)     Mode I    
1600 to 1700 kPa (230 to 245 psi)    

1420 to 1520 kPa (205 to 220 psi)    
       
    Mode II
1900 to 2000 kPa (275 to 290 psi)    

1750 to 1850 kPa (255 to 268 psi)    
       
    Mode III
2500 to 2600 kPa (360 to 375 psi)    
1950 to 2000 rpm            
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Main Pump (Proportional Reducing Valve) - Test and Adjust for M318 S/N:8AL1853-UP

Table 14
Status (1)     Description     Specifications     Actual     Comments    
No load Load
    Main pump pressure (Proportional reducing valve)     Mode I    
1600 to 1700 kPa (232 to 247 psi)    
-30 bits            
    Mode II
1900 to 2000 kPa (276 to 290 psi)    
-30 bits            
    Mode III
2500 to 2600 kPa (363 to 377 psi)    
0 bits            
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Main Pump (Destroke Pressure) - Test and Adjust

Table 15
Status (1)     Description     Specifications     Actual     Comments    
    Destroke Pressure (2)    
14000 to 16000 kPa (2030 to 2320 psi)    
       
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action
( 2 ) Use the 123-6471 Diagnostic Tool Gp or the M300 Technician to adjust the constant mode from 1770 kPa (257 psi).

Main Control Valve System

Main Control Valve - Adjust

Table 16
Status (1)     Description     Specifications     Actual     Comments    
    Main Relief Valve (implement or travel) (4)    
36000 to 37000 kPa (5220 to 5365 psi) (2)    
       
   
41000 to 43000 kPa (5947 to 6237 psi) (3)
       
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action
( 4 ) If the machine is equipped with the "heavy lift option", the correct pressure specification is 40000 to 42000 kPa (5800 to 6090 psi)
( 2 ) for M318 S/N:8AL1-1852
( 3 ) for M318 S/N:8AL1853-UP

Relief Valve (Signal Limiter) - Test and Adjust

Table 17
Status (1)     Description     Specifications     Actual     Comments    
    Signal Limiter Relief Valve pressure    
30500 to 31500 kPa (4420 to 4565 psi)    
       
    Signal Limiter Relief Valve pressure - Heavy Lift    
35000 to 36000 kPa (5075 to 5220 psi)    
       
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Relief Valve (Line) - Test and Adjust (Implement) for M318 S/N:8AL1-1852

Table 18
Status (1)     Description     Specifications     Actual     Comments    
    Line relief valve     Boom Cylinder     Head End (2)    
36000 to 38000 kPa (5220 to 5510 psi)    
       
    Rod End    
    Stick Cylinder Head End        
    Rod End (2)        
    Bucket Cylinder Head End        
    Rod End        
    VA Boom Cylinder Head End        
    Rod End
40000 to 42000 kPa (5800 to 6090 psi)    
       
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action
( 2 ) If the machine is equipped with the "heavy lift option", the correct pressure specification is 40000 to 42000 kPa (5800 to 6090 psi)

Relief Valve (Line) - Test and Adjust (Implement) for M318 S/N:8AL1853-UP

Table 19
Status (1)     Description     Specifications     Actual     Comments    
    Line relief valve     Boom Cylinder     Head End    
40000 to 42000 kPa (5800 to 6090 psi)    
       
    Rod End    
    Stick Cylinder Head End    
36000 to 38000 kPa (5220 to 5510 psi)    
       
    Rod End
40000 to 42000 kPa (5800 to 6090 psi)    
       
    Bucket Cylinder Head End    
40000 to 42000 kPa (5800 to 6090 psi)    
       
    Rod End    
    VA Boom Cylinder Head End    
36000 to 38000 kPa (5220 to 5510 psi)    
       
    Rod End
40000 to 42000 kPa (5800 to 6090 psi)    
       
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Boom System

Control Valve (Boom Lowering) - Test and Adjust for M318 S/N:8AL1-1852

Table 20
Status (1)     Description     Specifications     Actual     Comments    
    Lowering control valve pressure    
36000 to 38000 kPa (5220 to 5510 psi)    
       
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Control Valve (Boom Lowering) - Test and Adjust for M318 S/N:8AL1853-UP

Table 21
Status (1)     Description     Specifications     Actual     Comments    
    Lowering control valve pressure    
40000 to 42000 kPa (5800 to 6090 psi)    
       
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Pressure Switch (Overload Warning) - Test and Adjust

Table 22
Status (1)     Description     Specifications     Actual     Comments    
    Overload Warning Pressure    
16000 kPa (2320 psi)    
       
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Stick System

Control Valve (Stick Lowering) - Test and Adjust for M318 S/N:8AL1-1852

Table 23
Status (1)     Description     Specifications     Actual     Comments    
    Lowering control valve pressure    
36000 to 37000 kPa (5220 to 5365 psi)    
       
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Control Valve (Stick Lowering) - Test and Adjust for M318 S/N:8AL1853-UP

Table 24
Status (1)     Description     Specifications     Actual     Comments    
    Lowering control valve pressure    
40000 to 42000 kPa (5800 to 6090 psi)    
       
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Swing System

Swing Pump Control (Mechanical Zero) - Test and Adjust

Table 25
Status (1)     Description     Specifications     Actual     Comments    
    Swing charge pressure (pump)    
2000 to 2200 kPa (290 to 320 psi)    
       
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Swing Pump Control (High Pressure Cutoff) - Test and Adjust for M318 S/N:8AL1-1852

Table 26
Status (1)     Description     Specifications     Actual     Comments    
    Swing cutoff pressure    
31000 to 32000 kPa (4495 to 4640 psi)    
       
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Swing Pump Control (High Pressure Cutoff) - Test and Adjust for M318 S/N:8AL1853-UP

Table 27
Status (1)     Description     Specifications     Actual     Comments    
    Swing cutoff pressure    
31000 to 32500 kPa (4495 to 4710 psi)    
       
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Swing Brake Pressure - Test

Table 28
Status (1)     Description     Specifications     Actual     Comments    
    Swing Brake Pressure    
3000 to 3200 kPa (435 to 465 psi) (2)    
       
   
3000 to 3100 kPa (435 to 450 psi) (3)
       
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action
( 2 ) for M318 S/N:8AL1-1852
( 3 ) for M318 S/N:8AL1853-UP

Solenoid Valve (Swing Pump Proportional Relief) - Test and Adjust for M318 S/N:8AL1-1852

Table 29
Status (1)     Description     Specifications     Actual     Comments    
    Swing pump pressure (Proportional relief valve)     Mode I    
1000 to 1050 kPa (145 to 150 psi)    
       
    Mode II
1600 to 1650 kPa (230 to 240 psi)    
       
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Solenoid Valve (Swing Pump Proportional Relief) - Test and Adjust for M318 S/N:8AL1852-UP

Table 30
Status (1)     Description     Specifications     Actual     Comments    
    Swing pump pressure (Proportional relief valve)     Mode I    
1000 to 1050 kPa (145 to 150 psi)    
       
    Mode II higher than Mode I pressure by 35 bits            
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Relief Valve (Swing Charge Pressure) - Test and Adjust

Table 31
Status (1)     Description     Specifications     Actual     Comments    
    Swing Charge Pressure    
2000 to 2200 kPa (290 to 320 psi)    
       
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Relief Valve (Swing Pump) - Test and Adjust

Table 32
Status (1)     Description     Specifications     Actual     Comments    
    Line relief valve - Swing    
34000 to 35000 kPa (4930 to 5075 psi) (2)    
       
   
34000 to 35500 kPa (4931 to 5149 psi) (3)
       
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action
( 2 ) for M318 S/N:8AL1-1852
( 3 ) for M318 S/N:8AL1853-UP

Travel System

Travel Motor (Stall Pressure) - Test and Adjust

Table 33
Status (1)     Description     Specifications     Actual     Comments    
    Travel Motor (Stall Pressure)    
30500 to 31500 kPa (4420 to 4565 psi)    
       
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Travel Motor (Upstroke Pressure) - Test and Adjust

Table 34
Status (1)     Description     Specifications     Actual     Comments    
    Travel motor pressure (upstroke)    
25000 to 26000 kPa (3625 to 3770 psi)    
       
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Transmission (Parking Brake Reserve Pressure) - Test and Adjust

Table 35
Status (1)     Description     Specifications     Actual     Comments    
    Parking brake reserve pressure    
1150 to 1250 kPa (165 to 180 psi)    
       
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Steering and Brake Systems

Accumulator (Wheel Brake Charge Pressure) - Test and Adjust

Table 36
Status (1)     Description     Specifications     Actual     Comments    
    Wheel brake accumulator gas charge pressure (2)    
4500 kPa (650 psi)    
       
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action
( 2 ) Nitrogen gas pressure varies with the temperature. To obtain the most accurate nitrogen charge, the temperature of the accumulator must be identical to the air temperature around the accumulator. The specification is with an air temperature of 21 °C (70 °F). Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Accumulator - Test and Charge" for additional charging pressure and temperature relationships.

Relief Valve (Steering) - Test

Table 37
Status (1)     Description     Specifications     Actual     Comments    
    Steering pressure    
18000 to 19500 kPa (2610 to 2830 psi)    
       
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Work Tool Systems

Relief Valve (Medium Pressure Function) - Test and Adjust

Table 38
Status (1)     Description     Specifications     Actual     Comments    
    Line relief valve    
20000 to 22000 kPa (2900 to 3190 psi)    
       
    Relief valve    
17000 to 18000 kPa (2460 to 2610 psi) (2)    
       
   
17000 to 18500 kPa (2460 to 2680 psi) (3)
       
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action
( 2 ) for M318 S/N:8AL1-1852
( 3 ) for M318 S/N:8AL1853-UP

S.O.S

ReferenceRefer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU6879, "Maintenance Interval Schedule" for more detail on performing S.O.S samples.

Table 39
Status (1)     Description     Obtain     Comments    
    Engine Oil Sample            
    Engine Coolant Sample (Level II)            
    Hydraulic Oil Sample            
    Swing Drive Oil Sample            
    Right Final Drive Oil Sample            
    Left Final Drive Oil Sample            
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

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