321C LCR Excavator Machine Systems Caterpillar


Pilot Valve (Joystick) - Remove

Usage:

321C DAX

Removal Procedure

Left Hand

Table 1
Required Tools 
Tool  Part Number  Part Description  Qty 
FT2674  Vacuum Cap 
ZZ  6V-9508  Face Seal Plug 
6V-9829 Cap As 

Note: SERVICE DATA: TOOLING (ZZ) WILL NOT BE IDENTIFIED IN PHOTOGRAPHS IN THE REMOVAL OR THE INSTALLATION. THIS TOOLING IS SHOWN IN ORDER TO ASSIST THE EXPERIENCED SERVICEMAN.

------ WARNING! ------

Accidental machine starting can cause injury or death to personnel working on the machine.

To avoid accidental machine starting, turn the battery disconnect switch to the OFF position and remove the key. If the machine is not equipped with a battery disconnect switch, disconnect the battery cables from the battery and tape the battery clamps.

Place a do not operate tag at the battery disconnect switch location to inform personnel that the machine is being worked on.


------ WARNING! ------

Personal injury can result from hydraulic oil pressure and hot oil.

Hydraulic oil pressure can remain in the hydraulic system after the engine has been stopped. Serious injury can be caused if this pressure is not released before any service is done on the hydraulic system.

Make sure all of the work tools have been lowered to the ground, and the oil is cool before removing any components or lines. Remove the oil filler cap only when the engine is stopped, and the filler cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.



NOTICE

Keep all parts clean from contaminants.

Contamination of the hydraulic system with foreign material will reduce the service life of the hydraulic system components.

To prevent contaminants from entering the hydraulic system, always plug or cap the lines, fittings, or hoses as they are disconnected. Cover any disassembled components and clean them properly before assembly.

Clean the hydraulic system properly after any major component exchange or especially after a component failure, to remove any contamination.



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, PERJ1017, "Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Cat® products.

Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.


Note: Put identification marks on all hoses, on all hose assemblies, on all wires, and on all tube assemblies for installation purposes. Plug all hose assemblies and all tube assemblies. This helps to prevent fluid loss, and this helps to keep contaminants from entering the system.


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, PERJ1017, "Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Cat® products.

Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.


  1. Release the hydraulic system pressure. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Hydraulic System Pressure - Release".


    Illustration 1g01012505

  2. Remove the bolts and guard assembly (1).


    Illustration 2g01012508

  3. Remove cap (2) from the hydraulic tank.


    Illustration 3g01012510

  4. Attach Tooling (A) to the hydraulic tank.

    Note: Hook up the air to Tooling (A) in order to create a vacuum in the hydraulic system. This will minimize the leakage from the hose assemblies.



    Illustration 4g01012539

  5. Remove the cover from the front of the console. Remove screws (3).


    Illustration 5g01012540

  6. Remove bolts (4) from the rear of the console. Position the panel out of the way.


    Illustration 6g01012541

  7. Remove screws (6). Lift console assembly (7) in order to remove cover (5).


    Illustration 7g01012542

  8. Disconnect hose assemblies (9) from pilot valve (8).


    Illustration 8g01012543

  9. Disconnect harness assembly (10). Remove bolts (11) and remove pilot valve (8).

Right Hand

Table 2
Required Tools 
Tool  Part Number  Part Description  Qty 
FT2674  Vacuum Cap 
ZZ  6V-9508  Face Seal Plug 
6V-9829 Cap As 

Note: SERVICE DATA: TOOLING (ZZ) WILL NOT BE IDENTIFIED IN PHOTOGRAPHS IN THE REMOVAL OR THE INSTALLATION. THIS TOOLING IS SHOWN IN ORDER TO ASSIST THE EXPERIENCED SERVICEMAN.

------ WARNING! ------

Accidental machine starting can cause injury or death to personnel working on the machine.

To avoid accidental machine starting, turn the battery disconnect switch to the OFF position and remove the key. If the machine is not equipped with a battery disconnect switch, disconnect the battery cables from the battery and tape the battery clamps.

Place a do not operate tag at the battery disconnect switch location to inform personnel that the machine is being worked on.


------ WARNING! ------

Personal injury can result from hydraulic oil pressure and hot oil.

Hydraulic oil pressure can remain in the hydraulic system after the engine has been stopped. Serious injury can be caused if this pressure is not released before any service is done on the hydraulic system.

Make sure all of the work tools have been lowered to the ground, and the oil is cool before removing any components or lines. Remove the oil filler cap only when the engine is stopped, and the filler cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.



NOTICE

Keep all parts clean from contaminants.

Contamination of the hydraulic system with foreign material will reduce the service life of the hydraulic system components.

To prevent contaminants from entering the hydraulic system, always plug or cap the lines, fittings, or hoses as they are disconnected. Cover any disassembled components and clean them properly before assembly.

Clean the hydraulic system properly after any major component exchange or especially after a component failure, to remove any contamination.



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, PERJ1017, "Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Cat® products.

Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.


Note: Put identification marks on all hoses, on all hose assemblies, on all wires, and on all tube assemblies for installation purposes. Plug all hose assemblies and all tube assemblies. This helps to prevent fluid loss, and this helps to keep contaminants from entering the system.

  1. Release the hydraulic system pressure. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Hydraulic System Pressure - Release".


    Illustration 9g01012505

  2. Remove the bolts and guard assembly (1).


    Illustration 10g01012508

  3. Remove cap (2) from the hydraulic tank.


    Illustration 11g01012510

  4. Attach Tooling (A) to the hydraulic tank.

    Note: Hook up the air to Tooling (A) in order to create a vacuum in the hydraulic system. This will minimize the leakage from the hose assemblies.



    Illustration 12g01012561

  5. Remove the cover from the front of the console. Remove screws (3).


    Illustration 13g01012562

  6. Remove bolts (4) from the rear of the console. Position the panel out of the way.


    Illustration 14g01012563

  7. Remove screws (6). Lift console assembly (7) in order to remove cover (5).


    Illustration 15g01012565

  8. Remove knob (8).


    Illustration 16g01012566

  9. Disconnect hose assemblies (10) from pilot valve (9).


    Illustration 17g01012567

  10. Disconnect harness assembly (11). Remove bolts (12) and remove pilot valve (9).

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