Start By:
- Release the hydraulic system pressure.
- Remove the travel motor guard.
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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 product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids. Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "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. |
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At operating temperature, the hydraulic oil is hot and under pressure. Hot oils can cause burns. To prevent possible personal injury, release the pressure in the work tool hydraulic circuit (boom, stick, bucket, and swing), travel circuits, and the hydraulic oil tank at the filler cap before any hydraulic lines or components are disconnected or removed. Remove the filler cap only when the engine is stopped and the filler cap is cool enough to touch. |
- Remove bolts (3) and the split flanges to disconnect hose assemblies (4).
- Remove bolts (2) and counterbalance valve (1).
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Illustration 2 g00651063 - Remove O-ring seals (5) and (6).
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- Install counterbalance valve (1) in the reverse order of removal.
- Replace all O-ring seals.
- Tighten bolts (2) to a torque of
80 ± 8 N·m (60 ± 6 lb ft) . - Fill the hydraulic fluid. Refer to Operations and Maintenance Manual Hydraulic System Oil Level - Check for the correct filling procedures.