152 SEBU8524
Maintenance Section
Suspension System - C heck
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Suspension System - Check
SMCS Code: 7200-535
The suspension system may drop the machine
suddenly leaving no clearance between the axle
housing, ma
in frame, tires, and mud guards.
Working in these areas can result in personal in-
jury or dea
th by crushing.
Park the machine on le vel ground and block the
front fram
e before you go under the machine.
1. Disengage the differential locks. Bring the
machine t
oagentlestoponfirm level ground.
2. Release the service brake. Wait for one second
before a
pplying the parking brake.
3. Install suitable stands under the front frame.
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Illustration 209
4. Measure distance (A). Distance (A) is the distance
between the mounting pins of the suspension
cylinder. Dimension (A) should be 700 ± 10 mm
(27.6 ± 0.39 inch).
Note: Measure distance (A) when the machine is
cool.
5. If the suspension height is not correct, consult your
Caterpillar dealer. Special tools and procedures
are required in order to adjust the height of the
front suspension.
6. Remove the stands.
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Suspension and Su spen sion
Cylinder Bear
ings - Lu bricate
SMCS Code: 7200-086-BD; 7201-086-BD
NOTICE
Check that the lines attached to all the remote grease
fittings are undamaged. If the grease lines are split,
grease will not reach the components that require lu-
bricating. Machine damage will result.
Park the machine on a level surface. Engage
the parking brake. Lower the truck body or OEM
attachment and shut off the engine. Install the
steering frame lock. Refer to Operation and
Maintenance Manual, “Steering Frame Lock”.
If regular lubrication is performed at the recommended
intervals, only one or two shots of grease will be
required at each fitting.
1. Clean all the fittings by wiping before you lubricate
the fittings.
Note: The fittings are located behind caps which
requireremovinginordertoaccessthefittings.
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Ill
ustration 210
2. Lubricate the front suspension cylinder bearings
thr
ough fittings (1). Lubricate the spherical bearing
on the front suspension a-frame through fitting (2).
No
te: The fittings for lubrication of the front
suspension are located at the rear of the tractor on
the left side.
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