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NEHS1092
January 2010

TOOL
OPERATING
MANUAL
179-8695 Lifting Plate

SMCS: 3278-010

European Union Compliant, CE marked

Used in Pairs for Removal and Installation of Oscillating Axle

Assembly on 994 and 994D Wheel Loader
Important Safety Information The message that appears under the warning
explains the hazard and can be either written
or pictorially presented.
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are identified by “NOTICE” labels on the
product and in this publication.
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hazard. The warnings in this publication
and on the product are, therefore, not
all-inclusive. If a tool, procedure, work
method, or operating technique that is not
specifically recommended by Caterpillar is
used, you must satisfy yourself that it is
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also ensure that the product will not be
damaged or be made unsafe by the
Most accidents that involve product operation, operation, lubrication, maintenance or
maintenance, and repair are caused by failure repair procedures that you choose.
to observe basic safety rules or precautions. The information, specifications, and illustrations
An accident can often be avoided by in this publication are on the basis of
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alert to potential hazards. This person should torques, pressures, measurements,
also have the necessary training, skills, and adjustments, illustrations, and other items can
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be dangerous and could result in injury or before you start any job.
death.
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you have read and understood the
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repair information. product, Caterpillar recommends using
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Contents Literature Information
Literature Information This manual contains safety information,
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 operation instructions, and maintenance
information, and should be stored with the tool
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
group
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Some photographs or illustrations in this
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
publication may show details that can be
Safety Section different from your service tool. Guards and
Safety Icon Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 covers might have been removed for
Personal Protection/Important Information. . . 4 illustrative purposes.
Prohibited Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Continuing improvement and advancement of
Hazard Avoidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 product design might have caused changes to
your service tool, which are not included in this
Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
publication.
Personal Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Whenever a question arises regarding your
Prohibited Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
service tool or this publication, please consult
Hazard Avoidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Dealer Service Tools (DST) for the latest
General Information Section available information.
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
References. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Safety Section
Additional Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . 6 The Safety section lists basic safety
Nomenclature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 precautions.
Other Required Tooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Read and understand the basic precautions
Operation Section listed in the Safety section before operating or
performing maintenance and repair on this
Install Tooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 service tool.
Remove Tooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Maintenance Section General Information Section
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 The General Information section describes
Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 tooling functions and features. It provides
Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 useful information on individual parts,
additional tooling, and resources.
Tool Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Operation Section
The Operation section is a reference for the
new operator and a refresher for the
experienced operator.
Photographs and illustrations guide the
operator through correct procedures for using
the tool group.
Operating techniques outlined in this
publication are basic. Skill and techniques
develop as the operator gains knowledge of
the service tool and its capabilities.

Maintenance Section
The Maintenance section is a guide to tool
inspection, cleaning, storage, and tool
disposal.

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Safety Section Safety Warnings
Safety Icon Nomenclature Personal Protection
Personal Protection/Important WARNING
Information
To avoid personal injury or death,
Read the manual carefully read and understand all
instructions before attempting to
operate any equipment or tools.
Eye protection
Do not operate or work on a machine unless
you read and understand the instructions
Ear protection and warnings in this and all other applicable
manuals. Contact Dealer Service Tools for
replacement manuals. Proper care is your
Face protection
responsibility. Always follow all State and
Federal health and safety laws and/or local
Inspect equipment regulations.
To prevent possible damage to
Prohibited Action your hearing, always wear ear
protection when working around
Do not weld noise generating tools.

No smoking To avoid eye injury,

always wear protective
glasses or face shield.
Hazard Avoidance Make sure no one can
be injured by flying objects or debris when
Crushing hazard using tools or working on a component.
Clean up all leaked or
Crushing hazard (foot) spilled fluids immediately.
Oil, fuel, or cleaning fluid
Crushing hazard (hand) leaked or spilled onto any
hot surfaces or electrical components can
cause a fire, resulting in personal injury or
Fire hazard death.
Personal injury can result
Pinch point from slips or falls. DO
NOT leave tools or
Pressurized air components laying
around the work area and clean up all spilled
fluids immediately.
Safety alert symbol
Personal injuries
can occur as a
Slipping hazard result of using
pressurized air.
Tripping hazard Maximum air pressure at the nozzle must be
below 205 kPa (30 psi) for cleaning
purposes. Wear protective clothing,
protective glasses, and a protective face
shield when using pressure air.

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Prohibited Action WARNING
WARNING To avoid injury, if lifting any
component that weighs more than
To avoid serious or fatal injury, 23 kg (50 lb), a hoist should be
only use the 179-8695 Lifting Plates used. If any component is difficult
for the intended purpose which is to to move due to the size, the grip, or any
provide lifting points on the other difficulties, a hoist should be used.
oscillating axle assembly on 994 and 994D
Wheel Loaders. To avoid serious or fatal injury,
only use the included 8T-0370 Bolts
To avoid serious or fatal injury, and 3S-7023 Hard Washers to
DO NOT exceed the Working Load attach the lifting plates to the final
Limit (WLL) of 8,618 kg (19,000 lb) drives on the oscillating axle assembly.
for each 179-8695 Lifting Plate. Tighten all bolts to standard torque.
To avoid serious or fatal injury, DO
To avoid serious or fatal injury, do NOT attach the overhead lifting
not weld on the tooling. Do not device directly to the 179-8695
modify the lifting plates in any way Lifting Plates. Suitable shackles,
by welding, heating with a torch, such as 189-0412 Lifting Shackles, are
drilling, or grinding. required to connect the overhead lifting
device to the lifting plates.
The weight of the
Hazard Avoidance oscillating axle assembly
is 16,800 kg (37,038 lb).
Personal injury or death
WARNING can result from improper lifting or blocking.
To avoid serious or fatal Make sure the oscillating axle assembly is
injury, inspect the tooling securely supported before working around
prior to each use for any part of the machine.
dents, cracks, bends, or Potential pinch points. To avoid
worn parts. If damage is found, destroy the serious injury, do not place your
tool, dispose of as scrap, and replace with hand or any part of your body
new. between the oscillating axle
The 179-8695 Lifting Plate assembly and the machine.
weighs 11.5 kg (25 lb). Personal injury or death can result
Personal injury can result from improper lifting or blocking.
from dropped tooling. Use When a hoist or jack is used to lift
caution when installing, removing, and any part or component, stand clear
storing the tooling. of the area. Be sure the hoist or jack has the
Personal injury can result from correct capacity to lift a component. Install
pinch points. Use caution when blocks or stands before performing any work
installing, removing, and storing under a heavy component.
the 179-8695 Lifting Plates.

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General Information Section Additional Contact Information
For additional product support questions
Introduction concerning this tool, contact the Caterpillar
The 179-8695 Lifting Plates are used in pairs Dealer Service Tools Hotline at:
to provide secure lifting points on the
oscillating axle assembly of 994 and 994D U.S.A.: 1-800-542-8665
Wheel Loaders.
Illinois: 1-800-541-8665
The two 179-8695 Lifting Plates must be Canada: 1-800-523-8665
attached to the oscillating axle with the World: 1-309-675-6277
included bolts and hard washers. In addition,
two 189-0412 Lifting Shackles (other required Fax: 1-309-494-1355
tooling) must be used to connect a suitable dealerservicetool_hotline@cat.com
overhead lifting device to the lifting plates.
NOTE: Continuing improvement and
advancement of product design can mean
some photographs or illustrations in this
publication will show details that are different
from your service tool.

Nomenclature

1092-01
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References
RENR2034 994D Wheel Loader, Power Train,
Disassembly and Assembly, Oscillating Axle, 2
Remove and Install 3

TEVN4271, Safety Basics: Blocking and

1092-02
Cribbing. (Video)

Lifting Plate
NOTE: The list of references may change.
Always locate and refer to the appropriate Item Part No. Description Qty.
disassembly and assembly service manual for 1 179-8695 Lifting Plate 2
required service information. 2 8T-0370 Hex Head Bolt 10
M30 x 3.50, 140 mm (5.50 in) long
3 3S-7023 Hard Washer, M30 10

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Other Required Tooling
WARNING
The weight of the
oscillating axle assembly
is 16,800 kg (37,038 lb).
Personal injury or death
can result from improper lifting or blocking.
Make sure the oscillating axle assembly is
securely supported before working around
any part of the machine.
Potential pinch points. To avoid
1092-03 serious injury, do not place your
hand or any part of your body
between the oscillating axle
Lifting Shackle assembly and the machine.
Part No. Description Qty. Personal injury or death can result
189-0412 Lifting Shackle 8,618 kg (19,000 lb) WLL 2
from improper lifting or blocking.
31.75 mm (1.250 in) diameter pin When a hoist or jack is used to lift
any part or component, stand clear
of the area. Be sure the hoist or jack has the
correct capacity to lift a component. Install
Operation Section blocks or stands before performing any work
under a heavy component.
Install Tooling
1. The weight of the oscillating axle assembly
WARNING is 16,800 kg (37,038 lb). Refer to the
The 179-8695 Lifting Plate appropriate service manual(s) for proper
weighs 11.5 kg (25 lb). procedures to remove or install the
Personal injury can result oscillating axle assembly.
from dropped tooling. Use
caution when installing, removing, and
storing the tooling.
To avoid serious or fatal injury,
only use the included 8T-0370 Bolts
and 3S-7023 Hard Washers to
attach the lifting plates to the final
drives on the oscillating axle. Tighten all
bolts to standard torque.
To avoid serious or fatal injury, DO
NOT attach the overhead lifting
device directly to the 179-8695
Lifting Plates. Suitable shackles,
such as 189-0412 Lifting Shackles, are
required to connect the overhead lifting
device to the lifting plates.

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2. Install a 179-8695 Lifting Plate. 4. Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 to attach a lifting
plate and lifting shackle to the final drive on
a. Remove and discard five adjacent
the other side of the machine (not shown).
bolts and washers at the top of final
drive (A) on the oscillating axle
assembly. DO NOT reuse the bolts.
5. Connect a suitable overhead lifting device
b. Attach lifting plate (1) with the included (5) to lifting shackles (4) that are attached
five longer 8T-0370 Hex Head Bolts (2) to the two 179-8695 Lifting Plates (not
and five 3S-7023 Hard Washers (3) . visible).
c. Tighten the bolts to standard torque.

(A) Final Drive Housing. (1) Lifting Plate.

(2) 8T-0370 Hex Head Bolt. (3) 3S-7023 Hard Washer.

3. Attach a 189-0412 Lifting Shackle [8,618 kg

(19,000 lb) WLL] (4) to lifting plate (1), as
shown.

NOTE: Tighten the shackle screw pin hand

tight and then unscrew 1/4 turn to avoid
binding during shackle disassembly.

(A) Final Drive Housing. (4) 189-0412 Lifting Shackle.

(5) Overhead Lifting Device.

6. Refer to the appropriate service manual for

procedures to remove or install the
oscillating axle assembly on the machine.

(1) Lifting Plate. (4) 189-0412 Lifting Shackle.

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Remove Tooling Maintenance Section
WARNING Inspection
The 179-8695 Lifting Plate WARNING
weighs 11.5 kg (25 lb).
Personal injury can result To avoid serious or fatal
from dropped tooling. Use injury, inspect the tooling
caution when installing, removing, and prior to each use for
storing the tooling. dents, cracks, bends, or
Personal injury can result from worn parts. If damage is found, destroy the
pinch points. Use caution when tool, dispose of as scrap, and replace with
installing, removing, and storing new.
the 179-8695 Lifting Plates. To avoid serious or fatal injury, do
not weld on the tooling. Do not
The weight of the modify the lifting plates in any way
oscillating axle is by welding, heating with a torch,
16,800 kg (37,038 lb). drilling, or grinding.
Personal injury or death The 179-8695 Lifting Plate
can result from improper lifting or blocking. weighs 11.5 kg (25 lb).
Make sure the oscillating axle assembly is Personal injury can result
securely supported before working around from dropped tooling. Use
any part of the machine. caution when installing, removing, and
storing the tooling.

NOTE: The oscillating axle assembly must be Personal injury can result from
either securely positioned on blocking or pinch points. Use caution when
attached to the machine. Make sure all load is installing, removing, and storing
removed from the overhead lifting device the 179-8695 Lifting Plates.
before removing the lifting plates.

1. Remove the 179-8695 Lifting Plate. 1. Inspect tooling prior to each use for dents,
cracks, bent, or worn parts. If damage is
a. Unscrew the shackle pin and remove found, destroy the tool, dispose of as
the 189-0412 Lifting Shackle from the scrap, and replace with new.
179-8695 Lifting Plate.
b. Remove five longer 8T-0370 Hex Head
Bolts (2) and five 3S-7023 Hard
Washers (3). Remove the lifting plate.
c. Install five new final drive bolts and
washers in the final drive housing.
d. Tighten the bolts to standard torque.
2. Repeat Step 1 to remove the second lifting
shackle and lifting plate from the final drive
on the other side of the machine.
3. Store the lifting plates, bolts, and hard
washers together in a clean, dry location.

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2. Do not use unless Working Load Limit 4. Do not use if the hardware is damaged or
(WLL) identification markings are legible. missing.

1092-08 1092-10

3. Do not use if the lifting plate is bent, 5. Have tooling inspected annually by an
cracked, or damaged. Do not use if lifting approved dealership inspector.
hole is elongated.

Cleaning
Clean the tooling using a nonsolvent based
cleaner.

Storage
Store tooling together, indoors in a clean, dry
location to prevent rust or corrosion.
1092-09

Tool Disposal
At the end of the tools operational life, destroy
the tool and dispose of as scrap.

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Notes

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 For information on service tools or shop supplies,
contact Dealer Service Tools on:

Dealer Service Tools

501 S. W. Jefferson
Peoria, IL U.S.A. 61630-2125
U.S.A.: 1-800-542-8665
Illinois: 1-800-541-8665
Canada: 1-800-523-8665
World: 1-309-675-6277
Fax: 1-309-494-1355
dealerservicetool_hotline@cat.com

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