Part of the Case Repair Manuals.
One download puts all 829 pages of the Case 550E service manual PDF, OEM ID Rac 7-44032, on your bench: enough factory coverage to carry a 550E crawler from an engine stall test to a final drive rebuild without a second reference. Hydraulic schematics trace oil from the equipment pump through the dozer control valve to the cylinders, while the electrical section pairs its full schematic with troubleshooting tables for the starter, alternator, and instrument panel. Undercarriage work fills a long stretch of the book, covering lubricated, sealed, and rubber track along with idlers, rollers, sprockets, and the recoil housing. Reseal a quarter inch flare fitting to 72 to 144 pound-inches; set the track adjuster valve at 45 to 55 pound-feet. Some jobs, it is just you, the machine, and nobody to ask. This bookmarked, text searchable PDF gives you the factory answer, so the spec goes in right the first time.
What's Inside This Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| General | 3-15 | Section Index - General (Standard Torque Specifications, Fluids and Lubricants, Loctite Product Chart) |
| Engine | 16-233 | Section Index - Engine (Engine Stall Tests, Engine Removal and Installation and Radiator, Removal and Installation, Specification Details, Cylinder Head and Valve Train, Cylinder Block, Lubrication System, Cooling System, Turbocharger, Turbocharger Failure Analysis) |
| Fuel System | 234-292 | Section Index - Fuel System (Fuel System and Filters, Fuel Injectors, Cav Injection Pump, Bosch Injection Pump) |
| Electrical | 293-369 | Removal and Installation of Electrical Components, Electrical Specifications, Troubleshooting and Schematic, Batteries, Instrument Panel and Gauges, Starter and Starter Solenoid |
| Track | 370-544 | Section Index - Track (Undercarriage Fundamentals, Track System Components, Case Lubricated Track, Sealed Track and Track Frame, RubberTrack, Idler, Track Adjuster and Recoil Housing, Sprocket, Carrier Roller, Track Roller) |
| Power Train | 545-675 | Specifications, Schematic and Troubleshooting, Torque Converter and Torque Converter Housing, Transmission Control Valve, Modulator Valve, Transmission, Final Drive |
| Brakes | 676-697 | Section Index - Brakes (Removal and Installation of Brake Valve, And Removing Air From the Brake System, Brake Valve) |
| Hydraulics | 698-778 | Removal and Installation of Hydraulic Components, Specifications, Troubleshooting and Schematics, Cleaning the Hydraulic System, Equipment Pump, Dozer Control Valve, Cylinders |
| Mounted Equipment | 779-829 | Section Index - Mounted Equipment (Pedals and Levers, AngleTilt Blade, Ripper, ROPS Cab and Canopy, Suspension Seat) |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| 37 Degree Flare Fittings Torque (1/4 in) | 72-144 Pound-Inches | p. 7 |
| 37 Degree Flare Fittings Torque (5/16 in) | 96-192 Pound-Inches | p. 7 |
| Track Adjuster valve torque | 45 to 55 pound-feet (61 to 74 Nm, 6 to 8 kg/m) | p. 488 |
| Valve tightening torque | 45 to 55 pound-feet (61 to 74 N m) | p. 504 |
| Carrier roller nut and bolt torque | 80 to 96 pound-feet (109 to 130 N m) | p. 509 |
| Drive ring to flywheel cap screws | 156 to 180 pound-inches (18 to 20 Nm) | p. 564 |
| Drive ring to torque converter cap screws | 456 to 504 pound-inches (52 to 57 Nm) | p. 564 |
| Equipment control valve mounting nuts torque | 204 to 252 pound-inches (23 to 28 Nm) | p. 704 |
| Equipment pump cap screws torque | 66 to 79 pound-feet (90 to 107 Nm) | p. 706 |
| Output of pump | 17 U.S. gpm at 2000 psi at 2000 rpm | p. 711 |
| Pump efficiency | 75% | p. 715 |
| Engine Oil Capacity with Filter Change | 11 U.S. quarts (10.4 litres) | p. 11 |
