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Michigan 175 III A Parts Catalog

If you’ve ever ordered a seal kit for a brake valve and got the wrong one because you guessed the part number, you know the frustration. That wasted time on the phone with a distributor, machine down, customer breathing down your neck. A Michigan 175 III A Parts Catalog stops that. This is the factory document from Clark Equipment Company, Construction Machinery Division, printed for serial numbers 5AHG101 through 9AHG999. Two hundred pages of exploded diagrams and part numbers, organized by system. No aftermarket guesswork.

I’ve been wrenching on loaders for thirty years. When a machine hits my bay, I want the OEM breakdown, not some third-party sketch that leaves out the snap ring thickness. This catalog gives you exactly what the factory intended. Every section—from the engine accessories on pages 3-5 to the air brake valve on page 88—has the part numbers Clark stamped on the original components. You look up the brake assembly on page 79, find the piston seal, and order the correct Clark part. Not a ‘universal’ substitute that leaks after a week.

Front Drive Axle Assembly – Page 67 Breakdown

The front drive axle is a heavy piece of work. This catalog splits it by component: axle assembly pages 67 and 69, slack adjuster page 67, air chamber page 71. Need the planet carrier assembly? Page 78. Each page has a labeled illustration with callouts and a corresponding parts list. No scrolling through vague references. You put the page number in the machine and pull the part.

Air Brake Valve and Controls – Page 88 Section

The air brake valve is a critical safety component. The catalog dedicates page 88 to the valve and controls, plus brake air lines on pages 85-87. If you’re replacing the foot valve or the reservoir, you get the exact Clark part. I’ve seen guys swap in a generic valve that doesn’t match the mounting bolt pattern—this catalog eliminates that risk. Torque specs for brake chamber bolts? That’s in the service manual, but this catalog tells you which bolt number to order.

Engine Accessories, Support Parts, and Torque Converter – Pages 2-5, 35-39

Engine section starts on page 2 with the alternator, fan drive belt, and air cleaner cartridge. Pages 3-5 cover auxiliary and support parts: hourmeter, engine wiring, brackets. The torque converter is handled on pages 49-55 with the charging pump and pressure regulating valve (page 56). Need the converter air breather? Pages 35, 37, 39. The catalog gives you the part numbers for the filter cartridge kit and the fill cap. No wondering if the part is left-hand or right-hand thread.

Bucket and Boom Hydraulic System – Pages 105-115

Hydraulic system breakdown covers the boom cylinder (page 118), bucket cylinder (pages 116-117), and the control valve assembly (pages 121-123). The bucket cutting edges and teeth are on page 13. If you’re rebuilding the lift circuit, you can identify every seal, fitting, and cartridge filter. The hydraulic reservoir cap and dipstick appear on pages 59-62. This is the kind of detail that keeps a job from turning into a parts hunt mid-stream.

Why Use an OEM Parts Catalog?

Aftermarket parts catalogs often combine multiple models into one drawing. That’s how you end up with a torque converter pump that has the wrong pilot diameter. This Clark-issued Parts Manual for the 175 III A is specific to this series. The serial number range is printed on the first page. Every valve, every clutch group (first/second on page 45, input reverse on page 46) is listed with the Clark part number. The document is a scan of the original printed manual—not a reprint or a copy. You can zoom in on the diagrams and read the callouts.

For related manuals, check out Michigan 175 III A Parts Manual No. 32180 for an alternate edition, or the VOLVO BM 125C Wheel Loader Parts Catalog if you’re working on a similar machine. For a smaller loader, the Michigan 851 Parts Catalog – 72-Page Factory Parts Manual might be worth a look. If you want context on how this fits into wider equipment repair, see this Automotive Industry Overview and Automotive Industry Overview for general background.

FAQ

Does this catalog include torque specifications?

No. This is a parts catalog, not a service manual. Torque values for bolts, cylinder heads, and driveline fasteners are found in the factory service manual. The catalog tells you which part number to order, but not how tight to turn it.

Can I use this to rebuild my transmission?

It depends. The catalog lists every component inside the transmission case: clutch groups, seals, filter cartridges, and the converter assembly. You’ll find the transmission control cover on page 47 and the converter charging pump on pages 51-53. However, the catalog does not give you assembly procedures or clearances. You need the service manual for step-by-step rebuild instructions and torque specs. But for ordering the correct internal parts—like the first and second clutch group (page 45)—this catalog is essential. Without it, you risk ordering a clutch pack that doesn’t fit your serial number range. I’ve seen it happen. The catalog saves you that aggravation.

Get the factory part numbers into your hands before you tear into that Michigan 175 III A. Access the Factory Manual now from AutoRepairManuals and keep a copy on your tablet or bench. When you need to identify a seal, a bearing, or a valve, you’ll have the original Clark data in front of you.