Torque Converter - Remove (RENR3366-07)

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Removal Procedure
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Required Tools
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Tool Part Number Part Description Qty 2
RE 38+
A 143-5454
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Lifting Bracket 1

B 143-5455 ©2 336
Lifting Bracket 00
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a. Install the body retaining pins. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Pin (Body
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Retaining) - Remove and Install" for the Machine System.
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b. Remove the main drive shaft. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Drive
Shaft (Main) - Remove and Install".

c. Remove the charging, scavenge, and brake retract gear pump for the torque
converter. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Gear Pump (Torque
Converter Charging, Scavenge, and Brake Retract) - Remove".

d. Remove the lockup clutch and the synchronizing valve. Refer to Disassembly
and Assembly, "Lockup Clutch and Synchronizing Valve (Torque Converter) -
Remove".

Hot oil and hot components can cause personal injury. Do not
allow hot oil or hot components to contact skin.
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 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.

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Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar Tools and

202 -C7E
Shop Products Guide" for tools and supplies suitable to collect
and contain fluids on Caterpillar products.
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Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.

RE 38+
NR 08:
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Note: Install caps and plugs on all openings in order to prevent dirt or debris from
entering the system. Cleanliness is an important factor. Before the removal
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procedure, the exterior of the component should be thoroughly cleaned. This will
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prevent dirt from entering the internal mechanism.
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1. Disconnect two hose assemblies (1). Remove the O-ring seals from the hose
assemblies.

2. Remove the bolt that holds clip (2) in position.

3. Disconnect hose assembly (3) and hose assembly (5). Remove fitting (4).
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RE 38+
4. Disconnect hose assembly (6). Remove the O-ring seal from the hose
assembly.
NR 08:
©2 336 00
5. Remove the bolts that hold clip (7) and clip (8) in position.
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6. Label all wires for installation purposes. Disconnect three wires (9).

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7. Disconnect hose assembly (10) from the torque converter housing.

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8. Disconnect two hose assemblies (11) from the oil cooler. Remove the O-ring
seals from the hose assemblies.
RE 38+
NR 08:
©2 336 00
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9. Attach Tool (A) to the top of the torque converter. Attach Tool (B) to Tool (A).
Position a suitable lifting device on Tool (B). Secure the suitable lifting device
to a hoist.

10. Position three 3/8 in - 16 NC forcing bolts on the flange of the torque
converter. Remove 16 bolts (12) and remove the washers. Tighten the forcing
bolts in order to remove the torque converter from the flywheel housing.
Lower the torque converter to the ground. The weight of the torque converter
is 591 kg (1300 lb).
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