992G WHEEL LOADER

BEST MAINTENANCE PRACTICES

2003 Caterpillar Inc.

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LINKAGE REWORK PROGRAMS

PI30110/PI30368 Linkage Pin Conversion

to Daily Grease
PS40808 Discounted Purchase Price for Autolube
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BEST MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
SERVICE LITERATURE LIST
REHS0250 Boom Stop Maintenance
REHS1349 Autolube Field Installation
REHS1395 Autolube System Instruction
- Available in Paper Only by Ordering REHS1396
REHS1501 Installation and Replacement of Grease Pins
SEHS8642 Dimensions for Articulated Hitches
TIBU3641 Daily Walk Around Inspection
 992G WHEEL LOADER PIN JOINT PROBLEM PROGRESSION

Problem Noted Possible Cause Action Required Result If Not Repaired

Broken Line or Fitting External Damage Replace Line or Fitting Failed Pin and Bearing

Blown Seal - High Grease Pressure - Limit Grease Pressure to Failed Pin and Bearing
- Blocked Grease Exit 4826 kPa (700 psi)
- Install New Seal

No Grease Exit Start of Pin and Bearing Failure - Joint Inspection - Damage to Static Bore
at Relief fitting - Repair as Required - Total Joint Failure

- Non Phosphate and Oil Bolt
- Incorrect Torque
Cracked or Broken Flag - Retaining Plate Dowels not a
or Retainer Slip fit in Pin
- Bearing Walking
- Check dimensions and Fits Continued Loosening
- Install New Bolts with Correct and Pin Failure
Torque Procedure
- Correct Any Problems Identified

Hot Joint
(15 F Temp. Difference Start of Joint Failure Shut Down and Repair Total Joint Failure Possibly
Between Bearings) Requiring Bore Repair

Noisy Joint Joint Failure Shut Down and Repair Total Joint Failure Possibly
Requiring Bore Repair

992G WHEEL LOADER
BEARING STACK UP
SPECIFICATIONS
*Bearing Stack Up Specification
in the Table Is for
Dimension S in the
Cutaway to the Left
S F
OVERALL LENGTH - BEARING FACE TO BEARING FACE
Pin Joint Bearing Stack Up Specification
A 804 +/- .25 mm (31.7 +/- .010 inch)
B 804 +/- .25 mm (31.7 +/- .010 inch)
C 804 +/- .25 mm (31.7 +/- .010 inch)
E 200 +/- .25 mm (7.9 +/- .010 inch)
F 534 +/- .25 mm (21.0 +/- .010 inch)
K 1270 +/- .25 mm (50.0 +/- .010 inch)
Y 1270 +/- .25 mm (50.0 +/- .010 inch)
G
E
A
C
Y K
B
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COMPONENT REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES

New Pin = New Bearing

Replace Both the Pin and Bearing When Galling or
Metal Pickup is Present on Either Part
Replace Both the Pin and Bearing When the
Pin Diameter Has Been Reduced by More Than 3 mm
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BEARING REMOVAL GUIDELINES

Remove Approximately 2/3

of the Bearing Thickness
in Four Locations

* Any Damage to the Bore or Spacer

During Bearing Removal Must be
Repaired before Beginning Installation
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Measure the Bearing Stack Up before Removal
Lower the Temperature of Bearings to -73 C (-100 F) before Assembly
Apply RTV Silicone Sealant to Each End of the Bearing Spacer
before Assembly
Install the Bearing Offset on the Flag Side of the Pin Joint
Install the Installation Press and Apply Pressure until the
Bearings Have Warmed to Prevent Walking
Measure the Bearing Stack Up
Clean the Bore and Apply 1E-2078 Antiseize to the Bore
before the Installation of the Collar
Coat the Pin, Bearings, and the Inside of the Collars with
SAE 80W90 Oil
Do Not Use Excessive Force when Installing the Pin
Fill the Pin Joint with Grease
Perform the Break-In Procedure
992G WHEEL LOADER PIN JOINT BREAK-IN PROCEDURE
Fill All Pin Joints with Grease
Cycle the Bucket and Boom with an Empty Bucket
- A Cycle Consists of Raising, Racking, Dumping, Racking,
and Returning the Bucket to the Ground with Down Pressure
Add Grease to the Pin Joints until Grease Exits the Relief
Fittings and the Face Seals
Cycle the Bucket and Boom Four Times
Add Grease to the Pin Joints until Grease Exits the Relief
Fittings and the Face Seals
Cycle the Bucket and Boom Five Times with a Half Full Bucket
Add Grease to the Pin Joints until Grease Exits the Relief
Fittings or the Face Seals
Cycle the Bucket and Boom Five Times with a Full Bucket
Complete a Daily Walk-Around Inspection of the Pin Joints
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PIN JOINT PRE-DELIVERY PROCEDURE

Install the B and C Pins

Fill the B and C Pins with Grease
Check the Alignment of the Dump Stops
Add Grease to All Pin Joints until Grease Exits the Relief
Fittings and the Face Seals
Complete the Pin Joint Break-In Procedure
Complete a Daily Walk-Around Inspection of the Pin Joints