Removal Procedure
Start By:
- Connect the steering frame lock. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Steering Frame Lock - Separate and Connect".
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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. |
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Personal injury can result from hot coolant, steam and alkali. At operating temperature, engine coolant is hot and under pressure. The radiator and all lines to heaters or the engine contain hot coolant or steam. Any contact can cause severe burns. Remove filler cap slowly to relieve pressure only when engine is stopped and radiator cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand. Cooling System Conditioner contains alkali. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
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Note: Put identification on all lines, hoses, wires, and tubes for installation purposes. Use caps and plugs on all lines, hoses, and tubes in order to prevent fluid loss or contamination of the systems.
- Drain the radiator. The capacity of the cooling system is 55 L (15 US gal).
- Remove the drain plug from the transmission oil cooler. After draining the system, replace the drain plug.
- Remove bolts (1) and the clamp.
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| Illustration 1 | g00892602 |
- Remove bolts (2), the flanges, and the tube assemblies from the transmission oil cooler.
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| Illustration 2 | g00892606 |
- Fasten a hoist and lifting straps to the transmission oil cooler.
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| Illustration 3 | g00892609 |
- Remove bolts (3) that hold the transmission oil cooler to the engine oil cooler.
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| Illustration 4 | g00892659 |
- Use the hoist to remove the transmission oil cooler. The weight of the transmission oil cooler is 32 kg (70 lb).