243171 Volvo.Penta Bearing shield

Table 1
Required Tools    
Tool    Part Number    Part Description    Qty    
A     138-7574     Link Bracket     2    
B     6V-6146     Load Leveler     1    Start By:
Remove the center drive shaft. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Drive Shaft (Center) - Remove and Install" for the machine that is being serviced.
Remove the rear drive shaft. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Drive Shaft (Rear) - Remove and Install" for the machine that is being serviced.
Remove the radiator. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Radiator - Remove" for the machine that is being serviced.
Remove the engine compartment shield. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Compartment Shield- Remove" for the machine that is being serviced.
Remove the cab. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Cab - Remove" for the machine that is being serviced.
Remove the air cleaner. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Air Cleaner - Remove and Install" for the machine that is being serviced.
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the machine. 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 in Caterpillar machines.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Hot oil and hot components can cause personal injury. Do not allow hot oil or hot components to contact skin. At operating temperature, the engine coolant is hot and under pressure.Steam can cause personal injury.Check the coolant level only after the engine has been stopped and the cooling system pressure cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.Remove the cooling system pressure cap slowly to relieve pressure.Cooling system conditioner contains alkali. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes to prevent personal injury.
Note: Put identification marks on all lines, on all hoses, on all wires and on all tubes for installation purposes. Plug all lines, all hoses and all tubes. This will help to prevent fluid loss and this will help to keep contaminants from entering the system.
Drain the transmission oil into a suitable container. The capacity of the transmission is 62 L (16.4 US gal).
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Loosen hose clamp (1) that secures transmission filler tube (2) to the hose. This is located between the fuel tank and the left rear wheel.
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Remove tube clip (3) that secures transmission filler tube (2) to the bracket on the fuel tank.
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Remove bolts (4) and remove transmission filler tube (2) .
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Disconnect the connections on fuel hose (5). The connections are located between the top frame rail and the left steering cylinder.
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Remove bolt (6) that holds the fuel hoses and the wiring harness to the inside of the left hand frame rail. Place the fuel hoses on top of the transmission for later removal.
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Disconnect electrical connector (9) from secondary steering diverter valve (8) .
Remove harness clip (7). Place the harness aside.
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Disconnect hose assemblies (10) from the secondary steering diverter valve (8) .