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Model: 730 ARTICULATED TRUCK B1M
Configuration: 730 Articulated Truck B1M00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY C11
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Testing and Adjusting

725, 730 and 730 EJECTOR Articulated Trucks Power Train
Media Number -RENR6723-02 Publication Date -01/02/2010 Date Updated -09/02/2010
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Power Train Pressures

SMCS - 3000-PX
Personal injury or death can result from sudden machine

movement.
Sudden movement of the machine can cause injury to

persons on or near the machine.
Prevent possible injury by performing the procedure that

follows before working on the machine.
NOTICE
Do not connect or disconnect hose fittings to or from the
quick disconnect nipples when there is pressure in the
system. This will prevent damage to the seals that are in the
fitting.
Refer to Systems Operation, Testing and Adjusting, "Machine Preparation For Troubleshooting"
before you perform any Testing and Adjusting or troubleshooting.
Before you carry out any testing, ensure that you have read the procedure and that you have
understood the procedure.
Illustration 1 g01114417
Components and test points for the transmission
(1) Modulating valve (Torque converter lockup clutch)
(2) Engine speed sensor
(3) Torque converter output speed sensor
(4) Transmission output speed sensor
(5) Test point for the pressure in the torque converter lockup clutch
(6) Retarder hydraulic control valve
(7) Test point for actuation pressure for the retarder hydraulic control valve
(8) Test point for the transmission lubrication
(9) Test point for the pressure in the oil cooler inlet and the torque converter outlet
(10) Test point for the pressure in the outlet from the retarder
(11) Modulating valve (Electronic clutch pressure control)(clutch 5)
(12) Test point for the pressure in clutch 5
(21) Transmission hydraulic control relief valve
(22) Test point for the pressure in the transmission hydraulic control relief valve
(23) Test point for the pressure in the inlet to the torque converter
(24) Oil filter bypass valve
(25) Test point for the pressure at the oil pump
Table 1
Required Tools
Part Number Description Qty
1U-5481 Pressure Gauge Group 1

1U-5482 Pressure Adapter Group 1
Remove some access panels in order to gain access to the various pressure test points for the
power train. The guard beneath the transmission will require lowering.
Oil Pressures For The Torque Converter
Test point for the pressure in the torque converter inlet
The relief pressure of the torque converter inlet can be measured at test point (23). Test point
(23) is located on the transmission hydraulic control relief valve.
1. Install the correct hose assembly from the 1U-5482 Pressure Adapter Group on test point
(25). Attach the opposite end of the hose assembly to the 0 to 3400 kPa (0 to 500 psi)
pressure gauge in the 1U-5481 Pressure Gauge Group.
2. Start the engine and operate the engine at low idle. Observe the pressure gauge. With the
oil at normal operating temperature, the torque converter inlet pressure must be within
the values in Table 3.
3. Operate the engine at high idle. Observe the pressure gauge. With the oil at normal
operating temperature, the torque converter inlet pressure must be within the values in
Table 3.
Shut off the engine.

Test point for the pressure at the torque converter outlet and the oil cooler inlet
The pressure for the torque converter outlet and the oil cooler inlet can be measured at test
point (9) on the retarder hydraulic control valve.
The retarder hydraulic control valve is located on the right side of the planetary transmission.
oil at normal operating temperature, the torque converter outlet pressure must be within
the values in Table 3.
operating temperature, the torque converter outlet pressure must be within the values in
Table 3.
The pressure in the torque converter lockup clutch can be measured at test point (5) on the
modulating valve (torque converter lockup clutch). The modulating valve can be found under
the cab.
The lockup clutch for the torque converter can only be engaged on a stationary machine
during a calibration of the retarder. Carry out a calibration of the retarder in order to test the
pressure in the torque converter lockup clutch.
1. Raise the cab. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU7814, "Cab - Tilt".
3. Lower the cab. Take care to ensure that the hose assembly is not trapped when the cab is
lowered.
4. Ensure that the transmission control is in the NEUTRAL position and that the parking
brake is engaged. Proceed to run a calibration of the retarder. Refer to Systems Operation,
Testing and Adjusting, "Transmission - Calibrate". With the oil at normal operating
temperature, the torque converter lockup clutch pressure must be within the values in
Table 3.
5. Stop the engine and raise the cab. Disconnect the hose from the modulating valve. When
you use the equipment and the test point that is described in the procedure, you can
measure the lockup pressure on an active machine. The torque converter lockup clutch
will not be engaged at low engine speeds in first gear or second gear.
Retarder Oil Pressures

Note: The pressures that are quoted for the following procedures correspond to an oil
temperature of approximately 70 °C (158 °F). The pressure values may be greater if the oil
temperature is below 70 °C (158 °F). The pressure values may be lower if the oil temperature is
above 70 °C (158 °F).
Test point for the pressures at the retarder
The pressure of the output oil from the retarder can be measured at test point (10) on the
retarder hydraulic control valve. The retarder hydraulic control valve is located on the right
side of the transmission. The retarder actuator valve oil pressure can be measured at test point
(7) on the top of the retarder hydraulic control valve.
Before testing the oil pressures for the retarder, use Caterpillar ET in order to switch off the
"Throttle Deactivated Retarding" function of the ECM.
2. Start the engine and operate the engine at high idle. Move the retarder control to each of
the three positions and observe the pressure gauge. With the oil at normal operating
temperature, the retarder outlet pressure must be within the values in Table 3. Stop the
engine.
3. Install the hose to test point (7). Refer to Illustration 1.
4. Start the engine and operate the engine at high idle. Move the retarder control to each of
the three positions. Observe the pressure gauge in each position. With the oil at normal
temperature, the retarder actuator valve pressure must be within the values in Table 3.
5. Once the test has been completed, switch on the "Throttle Deactivated Retarding"
function of the ECM.
Pressure for Transmission Lubrication
The pressure of the transmission lubrication oil can be measured at test point (8) on the
retarder hydraulic control valve.
(8). Attach the opposite end of the hose assembly to the 0 to 400 kPa (0 to 58 psi) in the 1U-
5481 Pressure Gauge Group.
2. Start the engine and operate the engine at low idle. Do not engage the retarder. Observe
the pressure gauge. With the oil at normal operating temperature, the pressure of the
transmission lubrication oil must be greater than 28 kPa (4 psi). Stop the engine if you do
not measure this pressure.
operating temperature, the pressure of the transmission lubrication oil must not be
greater than 210 kPa (30 psi).
4. Stop the engine and allow the pressure to drop to zero. Disconnect the pressure gauge.
Pressures For The Transmission Hydraulic Control System
Test point for the pressure at the transmission hydraulic control relief valve
The relief pressure for the transmission hydraulic control system can be measured at test point
(22) on the transmission hydraulic control relief valve.
oil at normal operating temperature, the relief pressure for the transmission hydraulic
control must be within the values in Table 3.
operating temperature, the relief pressure for the transmission hydraulic control must be
within the values in Table 3.

Test point for the pressure at the transmission pump
The pressure from the transmission pump can be measured at test point (25). Test point (25) is
located on the bypass valve for the transmission oil filter.
oil at normal operating temperature, the pressure of the oil from the transmission pump
must be within the values in Table 3.
operating temperature, the pressure of the oil from the transmission pump must be
Test points for the pressures in the planetary transmission clutches
The individual clutch pressures for the planetary transmission can be measured at test points
(12), (14), (16), (18) and (20). The test points are located on each modulating valve.
Table 2
SPEED SELECTION
SPEED ENGAGED CLUTCHES
NEUTRAL 5
REVERSE speed 3&5
FIRST speed 1&5
SECOND speed 1&4
THIRD speed 1&3
FOURTH speed 1&2
FIFTH speed 2&3
SIXTH speed 2&4
1. Raise the cab. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU7814, "Cab - Tilt".
2. Disconnect the wiring harness from torque converter lockup clutch solenoid (1).
Note: Disconnecting the harness allows testing the transmission clutch pressures in
torque converter drive without disconnecting the drive shaft from the transmission
planetary.
4. Remove the wiring harness from the two transmission output speed sensors (4). Connect
a 8T-5200 Signal Generator to the speed sensors. Use an FT-2796 Connector Harness.
5. Route the FT-2796 Connector Harness so that the signal generator can be mounted in the
cab.
6. Lower the cab. Ensure that the hoses to the gauges and the connector harness are not
trapped.
7. Ensure that the parking brake control is in the ENGAGED position.
8. Start the engine and operate the engine at low idle.
9. Raise the engine speed to high idle.
10. Observe the pressure gauge for the transmission clutch that is used in NEUTRAL. With
the oil at normal temperature, the pressure for the oil in the transmission clutch must be
11. Lower engine speed to low idle.
12. Press and hold the service brakes.

13. Move the transmission control to the DRIVE position.
Note: The engine will be turning against the torque converter, so there may be some
small movement and vibration of the machine.
15. Observe the gauges for the transmission clutches that are used in FIRST gear. Refer to
Table 2. At normal operating temperature, the pressure for the oil in the transmission
clutches must be within the values that are shown in Table 3.
16. Lower the engine speed to low idle.
17. Start the signal generator. Refer to Special Instruction, SEHS8579, "Use of 8T-5200 Signal
Generator / Counter Group".
18. Increase the frequency of the signal from the signal generator until the transmission
shifts from FIRST gear to SECOND gear.
20. Observe the gauges for the transmission clutches that are used in SECOND gear. Refer to
Table 2. At normal operating temperature, the maximum pressure for the oil in the
transmission clutches must be within the values that are shown in Table 3.
21. Lower the engine speed to low idle.
22. Increase the frequency of the signal from the signal generator and observe the pressures
for each transmission gear at high idle.
Note: Return the engine speed to low idle between pressure tests.
23. Once the transmission is in SIXTH gear and pressures have been obtained for each clutch,
reduce the frequency of the signal from the signal generator. Reduce the frequency until
the output is zero.
24. Move the transmission control to the REVERSE position. Increase the engine speed to the
high idle speed and observe the clutch pressures.
25. Move the transmission control to the NEUTRAL position and stop the engine.
26. Compare the actual clutch pressures that were recorded with the pressures that are
provided in Table 3.
27. After the pressures are recorded, remove the test equipment and reconnect the wiring
harness to the torque converter lockup clutch solenoid.
Transfer Gears and Interaxle Differential Lock Pressures

1. Install the correct hose assembly from the 1U-5482 Pressure Adapter Group on the test
point (J). That test point is the test point for the output transfer gear and the differentials.
Attach the opposite end of the hose assembly to the 0 to 1000 kPa (0 to 145 psi) pressure
gauge in the 1U-5481 Pressure Gauge Group.
Reference: Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "General Troubleshooting Information" for the
location of test point (J) for the machine that is being tested.
operating temperature, the pressure of the lubrication oil for the transfer gears must be
Note: The pressure for the interaxle differential and for the axle differentials can also be
measured at the same test point. Ensure that the axle differential locks are not selected.
Selecting the differential locks may damage the gauge that is used to measure the
pressure of the oil.
Pressure for the Interaxle Differential
The clutch pressure for the interaxle differential can be measured at the test point on the
solenoid and relief valve on the transfer gear.
(J). That test point is the test point for the output transfer gear and differentials.. Attach
the opposite end of the hose assembly to the 0 to 3400 kPa (0 to 500 psi) pressure gauge in
the 1U-5481 Pressure Gauge Group.
2. Start the engine and operate the engine at low idle. Select the interaxle differential. Refer
to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Differential Lock Control". Increase engine speed
to HIGH IDLE. Observe the pressure gauge. At normal operating temperature, the
pressure of the oil in the lockup clutch of the interaxle differential must be within the
values in Table 3.
Decrease the engine speed to the low idle speed and shut off the engine.
Pressure for the Axle Differentials

(J) that is the test point for the differentials. Attach the opposite end of the hose assembly
to the 0 to 3400 kPa (0 to 500 psi) pressure gauge in the 1U-5481 Pressure Gauge Group.
2. Start the engine and operate the engine at low idle. Select the interaxle differential lock
and select the axle differential locks. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual,
"Differential Lock Control". Increase the engine speed to HIGH IDLE. Observe the
pressure gauge. With the oil at normal operating temperature, the pressure of the oil for
the axle differentials must be within the values in Table 3.
The pressures in the individual axle differentials can be measured.
Front Axle Differential
Line for the differential locks on the trailer
1. Disconnect the line (28) to the rear axles and insert 6V-9508 Face Seal Plug into the line.
Line for the front axle differential lock
2. Disconnect line (29) from the elbow in the front axle. Insert 6V-9836 Swivel Tee between
the line and the elbow in the front axle.
3. Install the correct hose assembly from the 1U-5482 Pressure Adapter Group on the 6V-
9836 Swivel Tee. Attach the opposite end of the hose assembly to the 0 to 3400 kPa
(0 to 500 psi) pressure gauge in the 1U-5481 Pressure Gauge Group.
4. Start the engine and run the engine at low idle.
5. Select the interaxle differential lock and select the axle differential lock.
6. Increase the engine speed to high idle. Observe the pressure gauge. With the oil at normal
operating temperature, the oil pressure in the clutch for the front axle differential must
be within the values in Table 3.
Center Axle Differential
1. Disconnect line (29) from the elbow in the front axle and insert 6V-9508 Face Seal Plug
into the line.
Line for the rear axle differential lock
2. Disconnect line (30) from the elbow in the rear axle and insert 6V-9508 Face Seal Plug
into the line.
Line for the center axle differential lock
3. Disconnect line (31) from the elbow in the center axle and insert 6V-9836 Swivel Tee
between the line and the elbow in the front axle.
operating temperature, the oil pressure in the clutch for the center axle differential must
be within the values in Table 3.
Rear Axle Differential Lock
1. Disconnect line (29) from the elbow in the front axle and insert 6V-9508 Face Seal Plug
into the line.
Line for the center axle differential lock
2. Disconnect line (31) from the elbow in the center axle and insert 6V-9508 Face Seal Plug
into the line.
Line for the rear axle differential lock
3. Disconnect line (30) from the elbow in the rear axle and insert 6V-9836 Swivel Tee
between the line and the elbow in the front axle.
operating temperature, the oil pressure in the clutch for the rear axle differential must be
Specifications For The Oil Pressures In The Power Train

Table 3
Specified
Test Point Description
Value
485 ± 35 kPa
23 Relief Pressure For The Torque Converter Inlet (High Idle)
(70 ± 5 psi)
125 ± 35 kPa
23 Relief Pressure For The Torque Converter Inlet (Low Idle)
(18 ± 5 psi)
9 Relief Pressure For The Torque Converter Outlet And Oil 35 ± 14 kPa
Cooler Inlet (Low Idle) (5 ± 2 psi)
Relief Pressure For The Torque Converter Outlet And Oil 207 ± 35 kPa
9
Cooler Inlet (High Idle) (30 ± 5 psi)
Pressure For The Torque Converter Lockup Clutch (Low 1655 ± 138 kPa
5
Idle) (240 ± 20 psi)
Pressure For The Torque Converter Lockup Clutch (High 1790 ± 138 kPa
5
Idle) (260 ± 20 psi)
345 ± 70
10 Output Pressure for Retarder (Position 1)
(50 ± 10 psi)
550 ± 70 kPa
(80 ± 10 psi)
690 ± 70 kPa
(100 ± 10 psi)
210 ± 70 kPa
7 Pressure for the Actuation of the Retarder (Position 1)
(30 ± 10 psi)
415 ± 70 kPa
(60 ± 10 psi)
520 ± 70 kPa
(75 ± 10 psi)
21 ± 14 kPa
8 Pressure for Transmission Lubrication (Low Idle)
(3 ± 2 psi)
160 ± 35 kPa
8 Pressure for Transmission Lubrication (High Idle)
(23 ± 5 psi)
Relief Pressure For The Transmission Hydraulic Control 1790 ± 140 kPa
22
(High Idle) (260 ± 20 psi)
Relief Pressure For The Transmission Hydraulic Control 1655 ± 140 kPa
22
(Low Idle) (240 ± 20 psi)
1790 ± 140 kPa

25 Pressure At The Transmission Pump (High Idle)
(260 ± 20 psi)
1655 ± 140 kPa

25 Pressure At The Transmission Pump (Low Idle)
(240 ± 20 psi)
Pressure At The Planetary Transmission Clutches (High 1790 ± 140 kPa

12,14,16,18,20
Idle) (260 ± 20 psi)
240 ± 105 kPa

J Transfer Gear Lubrication (High Idle)
(35 ± 15 psi)
Lockup Pressure for The Interaxle Differential and the 3450 ± 700 kPa
J
Supply Pressure for the Axle Differential Locks (High Idle) (500 ± 100 psi)
J, 28, 29, 30, 3450 ± 700 kPa
Axle Differential Lock (High Idle)
31 (500 ± 100 psi)
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Testing and Adjusting

Power Train Pressures

Personal injury or death can result from sudden machine

Sudden movement of the machine can cause injury to

Prevent possible injury by performing the procedure that

Part Number Description Qty

1U-5481 Pressure Gauge Group 1

Oil Pressures For The Torque Converter

Shut off the engine.

Shut off the engine.

Retarder Oil Pressures

3. Install the hose to test point (7). Refer to Illustration 1.

Shut off the engine.

Pressure for Transmission Lubrication

Pressures For The Transmission Hydraulic Control System

Shut off the engine.

Shut off the engine.

SPEED ENGAGED CLUTCHES

REVERSE speed 3&5

FIRST speed 1&5

SECOND speed 1&4

THIRD speed 1&3

FOURTH speed 1&2

FIFTH speed 2&3

SIXTH speed 2&4

7. Ensure that the parking brake control is in the ENGAGED position.

8. Start the engine and operate the engine at low idle.

9. Raise the engine speed to high idle.

11. Lower engine speed to low idle.

12. Press and hold the service brakes.

14. Raise the engine speed to high idle.

16. Lower the engine speed to low idle.

19. Raise the engine speed to high idle.

21. Lower the engine speed to low idle.

Transfer Gears and Interaxle Differential Lock Pressures

Shut off the engine.

Pressure for the Interaxle Differential

Pressure for the Axle Differentials

Front Axle Differential

4. Start the engine and run the engine at low idle.

Center Axle Differential

5. Start the engine and run the engine at low idle.

5. Start the engine and run the engine at low idle.

Speciﬁcations For The Oil Pressures In The Power Train

1790 ± 140 kPa

1655 ± 140 kPa

Pressure At The Planetary Transmission Clutches (High 1790 ± 140 kPa

240 ± 105 kPa

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