July 2019 Service and Repair ManualTrack ComponentsPart No. 1286829GT S-40 XC • S-45 XC • S-40 TraX • S-45 TraX 8110-1Track AssemblyHow to Remove a TrackAssemblyNote: Perform this procedure with the machine ona firm, level surface with the boom in the stowedposition.1 Chock the tracks at the opposite end of themachine to prevent the machine from rolling.2 Center a lifting jack of ample capacity (20,000lbs / 10,000 kg) under the drive chassisbetween the tracks.3 Lift the machine until the tracks are off theground and then place jack stands under thedrive chassis for support.4 Remove the lug nut bolts holding each halfsprocket on the drive hub. Rotate thesprockets until only one sprocket is contactingthe track. Remove the lower half sprocket fromthe track assembly.5 Rotate the remaining half sprocket 180° sothat it is free of the track.6 Attach a lifting strap from an overhead craneto the center-point of the track assembly,above the sprocket.7 Remove the fasteners holding the TRAXmounting pin located underneath the axle.Remove the pin supporting the TRAXassembly.8 Carefully remove the track assembly from thedrive hub and set aside.Crushing hazard. The trackassembly could becomeunbalanced and fall whenremoved from the machine ifnot properly supported by theoverhead crane.How to Replace the Track1 Remove the track assembly from the machine.See How to Remove a Track Assembly.Note: The sprocket is comprised of two halves.Before removing the track assembly from themachine and to ease the removal of the sprocket,drive the machine until one complete half of thesprocket is located above the undercarriage of thetrack assembly.2 Loosen the grease plug on the track tensioncylinder to relieve the track tension. Clean upany grease that has spilled.3 Remove the 2 sprocket retaining fasteners.Remove the sprocket half from the trackassembly.4 Carefully remove the track from theundercarriage.5 Use an overhead crane to lay theundercarriage on its side with the drivesprocket bearing assembly facing upward andthe track tension cylinder towards the ground.