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Service Magazine
2003/04/21
Media Number -SEPD0680-00 Publication Date -21/04/2003 Date Updated -21/04/2003

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Inspect the Rear Axle A-Frame and the Differential Housing

at Every 500 SMU {3260}
SMCS - 3260

Off-Highway Truck:

784B (S/N: 5RK1-UP)

784C (S/N: 2PZ1-UP)

785 (S/N: 8GB1-UP)

785B (S/N: 6HK1-UP)

785C (S/N: 1HW1-UP; APX1-UP)

785C HAA (S/N: 5AZ1-UP)

789 (S/N: 9ZC1-UP)

789B (S/N: 7EK1-UP)

789C (S/N: 2BW1-UP)

793 (S/N: 3SJ1-UP)

793B (S/N: 1HL1-UP)

793C (S/N: 4AR1-UP; ATY1-UP; 4GZ1-UP)

793C XQ (S/N: CBR1-UP)

Inspect the rear axle a-frame and the differential housing at every 500 SMU. Use the following
procedure to inspect the rear axle a-frame and the differential housing.

Note: The illustrations that are shown in the procedure are for illustrative purposes. This is an in-
chassis inspection.

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The space between the body and the frame becomes a zero clearance
area when the body is lowered. Failure to install the retaining cable can
result in injury or death to personnel working in this area.

Illustration 1 g00645175

(1) Retaining cable

1. Install the truck body retaining cable (1). Refer to the Disassembly and Assembly for the
proper procedure.

Illustration 2 g00980903

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2. Clean the rear axle a-frame and the differential housing with a wire brush or with a scraper.
Inspect the designated areas for cracks. If you find cracks or damage, consult your
Caterpillar dealer for specific repair procedures.

Illustration 3 g00980907

a. Inspect the inside face of the rear axle a-frame in the area that is indicated by the
shading. Inspect the welds of the rear axle a-frame.

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Illustration 4 g00980933

b. Inspect the area around the bolt holes of the rear axle a-frame.

Illustration 5 g00980956

c. Inspect the bottom of the differential housing in the area that is indicated by shading.

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Illustration 6 g00981034

d. Inspect the top rear sides of the differential housing in the area that is indicated by
shading.

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Illustration 7 g00981044

e. Inspect the differential housing in the area around the lower half of the differential
mounting surface that is indicated by shading.

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