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Maintenance

From a Caterpillar service manual covering: Challenger 65, Challenger 70, Challenger 75, Challenger 85, Challenger 95. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

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Procedure

  1. Position the hydraulic jack at the rear under the drawbar support or hitch arm base.
  2. Raise the tractor at least 8 inches to provide clearance for the guide lugs.
  3. Position 2 jack stands as far apart as possible on the drawbar support or hitch arms.
  4. Raise the front end approximately 8 inches with a long stroke hydraulic jack.
  5. Place 2 tall jack stands under the frame rails, then slightly lower the jack.

Tools required

  • Hydraulic jack (min 10 Ton capacity, 12 inch stroke) Amazon
  • 4 support stands (15 Ton minimum) Amazon

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Specs & values

  • Raise at least 8 inches

Source: Caterpillar service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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