325F Excavator Machine Systems Track Roller - Remove and Install Caterpillar

Removal Procedure

Note: There is a track guide on each side of the machine. The procedure that follows is for the removal of the track roller with the track guide.

1. Start the engine. Park the machine on a hard, level surface. Stop the engine.

2. Release the tension on the track. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Track Adjustment - Adjust".
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   Note: Adjust the height of Tooling (A) in order to have sufficient clearance for the removal of the track rollers when Tooling (A) is installed under the undercarriage (1) of the machine.

3. Lift the side of the machine. Install Tooling (A) under the undercarriage, as shown.
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4. Loosen the bolts that hold track guide (2) to the undercarriage.

   Note: Do not remove the bolts at this time.

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5. Position Tooling (B) and a suitable lifting device under track guide (2), as shown. Remove the bolts that secure the track guide. Remove track guide (2).
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6. Remove rock guards (3) from the undercarriage, if equipped.
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7. Loosen the bolts that secure track roller (4) to the undercarriage.

   Note: Do not remove the bolts at this time.

8. Position Tooling (B) and a suitable lifting device under track roller (4), as shown.

9. Remove the bolts that secure track roller (4). The weight of track roller (4) is approximately 40 kg (88 lb). Remove track roller (4).

10. Refer to Undercarriage Reconditioning Bulletin, "Hydraulic Excavator Roller Disassemble and Assembly Procedures" for the disassembly and assembly procedures of the track roller.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the track roller (4) in the reverse order of removal.