0343683 EVINRUDE PLATE, Front & rear, 90

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Required Tools    
Tool    Part Number    Part Description    Qty    
A     8S-7640     Stand     1    
8S-7621 Tube     1    
8S-8048 Saddle     1    
8S-7615 Pin     1    
B     138-7573     Link Bracket     2    
C     FT-1114     Vacuum Cap     1    Start By:
Connect the steering frame lock. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Steering Frame Lock - Separate and Connect" for the machine that is being serviced.
Release the pressure in the hydraulic system. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "System Pressure - Release" for the machine that is being serviced.
Remove the winch. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, RENR4344, "Winch - Remove".
Remove the bottom guard that covers the rear axle. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, RENR4336, "Bottom Guard (Rear Axle) - Remove and Install".
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, "Caterpillar Tools and Shop Products Guide" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
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 attachments have been lowered, 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.
Note: Put identification marks on all lines, on all hoses, on all wires, and on all tubes for installation purposes. Plug all lines, hoses, and tubes. This helps to prevent fluid loss and this helps to keep contaminants from entering the system.
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Support the arch with Tooling (A) .
Drain the fuel tank.
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The fuel tank drain is located in the articulation joint.
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Pull hose assembly (1) out of the opening in the rear frame. Remove face seal plug (2) from the end of hose assembly (1) .
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Open the ball valve with handle (3). Drain the fuel into a suitable container for storage or disposal. The capacity of the fuel tank is 315 L (83 US gal).
Close the ball valve with handle (3). Install face seal plug (2) to the end of hose assembly (1) .
Remove nut (4) and handle (3) .
Remove bolt (5) and clip (6) .
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Remove two bolts (7) and guard (8).
Remove two bolts (9).
Repeat Step 9 and 10 on the opposite side of the machine.
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Remove four bolts (10) and guard (11). Repeat this step for the opposite side of the machine.
Remove four bolts (12) .
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Install Tooling (B) to guard (13). Attach a hoist and suitable lifting slings to Tooling (B), as shown. Use the hoist to remove guard (13). The weight of guard (13) is 34 kg (75 lb).