561M Pipelayer Torque Converter Caterpillar


Torque Converter
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Illustration 1g00100958

(1) Torque for six bolts that fasten the stator to the carrier ... 30 ± 5 N·m (22 ± 4 lb ft)

(2) Torque for 18 bolts that fasten the impeller to the housing ... 30 ± 5 N·m (22 ± 4 lb ft)

(3) Torque for 12 bolts that fasten the gear to the impeller ... 30 ± 5 N·m (22 ± 4 lb ft)

Table 1
CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE COMPONENTS     DIAMETER ACROSS THE COMPONENTS     RUNNING (1)    
(A)
The Stator and Impeller    
new    
0.30 to 0.45 mm (0.012 to 0.018 inch)    

0.15 to 0.23 mm (0.006 to 0.009 inch)    
maximum worn
0.76 mm (0.030 inch)    

0.38 mm (0.015 inch)    
(B)
The Stator and Turbine    
new    
0.32 to 0.48 mm (0.013 to 0.019 inch)    

0.16 to 0.24 mm (0.006 to 0.009 inch)    
maximum worn
0.76 mm (0.030 inch)    

0.38 mm (0.015 inch)    
( 1 ) Half the clearance across the diameter