Idler Servicing Equipment, Tooling, Literature, and Training Review {0374, 0599, 4159, 4167, 7561} Caterpillar

Idler Servicing Equipment, Tooling, Literature, and Training Review {0374, 0599, 4159, 4167, 7561}

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Caterpillar Products: Machines with Grease Lubricated Track with Swage; Machines with Greased Lubricated Track (GLT); Machines with Positive Pin Retention (PPR) Track; Machines with Positive Pin Retention 2 (PPR2) Track; Machines with Rotating Bushing Track; Machines with Sealed Positive Pin Retention (PPR) Track; Machines with Sealed Track; Machines with Sleeve Bearing Track; Machines with SystemOne Undercarriage; Machines with non-PPR Sealed and Lubricated Track
Track Drills: MD5150C (S/N: SEY1-UP)

Introduction

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Revision	Summary of Changes in SEBF8590
15–19	Added serial number prefixes for New Product Introduction.

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This Undercarriage Reconditioning Bulletin contains the necessary information to allow a dealer to establish a parts reusability program. Reuse and salvage information enables Caterpillar dealers and customers to benefit from cost reductions. Every effort has been made to provide the most current information that is known to Caterpillar. Continuing improvement and advancement of product design might have caused changes to your product which are not included in this publication. This Undercarriage Reconditioning Bulletin must be used with the latest technical information that is available from Caterpillar.

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Equipment

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Description
(1) Is equipment available, capable of cleaning the idlers prior to service? (Power washer or steam cleaner)


(2) Is a workbench available, capable of holding four idlers at an adequate height? (four is for efficiency and height is for quality)


(3) Is tooling available, capable of removing plastic plugs, rubber stoppers, and retainer bolts?


(4) Is a hydraulic press available, capable of servicing idlers with press-on end collars, end caps, and bearings?


(5) Is the available lighting adequate for inspecting the idler components?


(6) Is a wash tank available for cleaning the idler components? (shafts, retainers, thrust washers, and seals)


(7) Is a method available for pre-heating the idler to the appropriate temperature prior to welding?


(8) Is the welder operating efficiently? (Both heads running)


(9) Is a cool down box available to allow the idler to cool down after welding?


(10) Are racks available to transport the idlers?


(11) Are the bearings reconditioned using either roll burnishing or honing?


(12) Is a blast cabinet available to recondition the seal ramps on the shafts of inverted idlers?


(13) Is an arbor press available for installing the Duo-Cone seals into the retainers and end collars?


(14) Is tooling available to tighten the bolts to the proper torque? (Regulator, torque gun, torque wrench)


(15) Is a pressure test available for testing the integrity of the idler? ( 170-5664 Test and Fill Cart Gp or FT-2724 Pressure Gauge Tool Gp)


(16) Is a lubricator available for filling the idler to the proper oil fill volume? ( 170-5664 Test and Fill Cart Gp or a portable lubricator)


(17) Is equipment available to spin the shaft after assembly?


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Tooling and Accessories

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Description
(1) Is the flux clean and dry? (Covered and no reground flux)


(2) Are seal installers available for all models of idlers that are serviced?


(3) Are the seal installers in good condition? (No chips or cracks)


(4) Are lint free towels available for cleaning the idler components? (Duo-Cone seals, shafts, retainers, thrust washers)


(5) Is 99% isopropyl alcohol available for lubricating the rubber toric rings for assembly? (Used with lint free towels)


(6) Is 369-9451 Petro Gel Grease (O-ring assembly compound) available for installing the O-rings?


(7) Is tooling available to measure the clearance between the shaft and bearing, seal height, and end play?


(8) Is clean oil available for lubricating the Duo-Cone seals and bearings? (Must be covered and free of contaminants)


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Literature

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Description
(1) Is Undercarriage Reconditioning Guide, SEBF8599 current and available to the mechanics and supervisors?


(2) Are the idler wall charts current and available to the mechanics for easy accessibility?


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Training

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Description
(1) Have the supervisors and mechanics attended the Undercarriage Repair Process Training Class in Peoria?


(2) Have the mechanics and supervisors been trained on reuse guidelines?


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