Part of the Case Repair Manuals.
This 806-page Case 821E Service Manual PDF (OEM #87551879A) puts the whole Wheel Loader on your bench: engine, fuel system, electrical, steering, power train, brakes, hydraulics, and mounted equipment. Inside: fold-out electrical and hydraulic schematics, a full troubleshooting section for transmission and brake pressure checks, and page after page of removal and installation procedures. You also get error code listings, stall test steps, and factory torque tables for every fitting size on the machine. Torque the 3/4-inch O-ring face seal fittings to 90 to 110 N-m, then drain the engine oil into a 14.2-liter container before you pull the pan. Your loader is down and every hour costs money. Get the factory numbers, not forum guesses. This bookmarked PDF opens on any device; search any spec by keyword and get back to wrenching.
What's Inside This Case 821E Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| General | 4-27 | Section Index - General (Standard Torque Specifications, Fluids and Lubricants, Metric Conversion Chart) |
| Engines | 28-67 | Section Index - Engines (Engine and Radiator Removal and Installation, Stall Tests, After Cooler) |
| Fuel System | 68 | Section Index - Fuel System |
| Electrical | 69-303 | Section Index - Electrical (Removal and Installation of Starter and Alternator, Electrical Specifications and Troubleshooting, Batteries, Instrument Cluster) |
| Steering | 304-357 | Removal and Installation of Steering Components, Steering Specifications, Pressure Checks, And Troubleshooting, Steering Cylinders, Center Pivot, Auxiliary Steering Motor and Pump |
| Power Train | 358-543 | Removal and Installation of Power Train Components, Transmission Specifications, Pressure Checks, And Troubleshooting, Transmission, Front Axle, Drive Shafts, Center Bearing |
| Brakes | 544-583 | Section Index - Brakes (Removal and Installation of Brake Components, Hydraulic Brake Troubleshooting, Brake Pump, Brake Accumulators, Parking Brake) |
| Hydraulics | 584-711 | Removal and Installation of Hydraulic Components, Hydraulic Specifications, Troubleshooting, And Pressure Checks, Cleaning the Hydraulic System, Hydraulic Pump |
| Mounted Equipment | 712-803 | Section Index - Mounted Equipment (Air Conditioning Troubleshooting and System Checks for Systems with HFC-134a Refrigerant, Air Conditioner System Service, Removal and Installation of Air Conditioning and Heater Components, Loader, Rollover Protective Structure Cab Structural Frame, Cab Glass Installation) |
| Electrical Schematic Foldouts and Hydraulic Schematic Foldout | 804-806 | Starting and Charging System, Power Relay Modules, Engine Controller, Transmission Shifter, Warning Buzzer, Instrument Cluster, Switch Pad, Back Up Alarm Controls |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| O-ring Face Seal End - 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) - 9/16-18 | 120 to 144 Pound Inches (14 to 16 Newton metres) | p. 15 |
| O-ring Face Seal End - 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) - 11/16-16 | 216 to 240 Pound Inches (24 to 27 Newton metres) | p. 15 |
| Radiator drain container capacity | 37 liter (10 gallon) | p. 32 |
| Engine oil drain container capacity | 14.2 liter (15 U.S. quarts) | p. 32 |
| bottom radiator hose clamp torque | 10.1 to 11.3 Nm | p. 49 |
| Pressure setting for steering priority valve | 239 to 243 bar (3465 to 3525 psi) | p. 329 |
| Rear drive shaft bolts torque | 61 to 81 Nm (45 to 60 pound feet) | p. 380 |
| Before the Converter - Opening Pressure | 8 bar (116 psi) | p. 394 |
| Behind the Converter - Opening Pressure | 2.5 bar (36 psi) | p. 394 |
| Steering limit pressure | 239 to 243 bar (3465 to 3525 psi) | p. 630 |
| End plate mounting bolts | 70 Nm (51.5 pound feet) | p. 668 |
| Engine Oil Capacity with Filter Change | 21 liters | p. 18 |


















