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New Holland Kobelco CKE1350, CK1600 2004 Workshop Manual

If you’ve ever tried pulling an engine on a hydraulic crawler crane without factory specs, you know what a mess that turns into. The New Holland Kobelco CKE1350, CK1600 2004 Workshop Manual fixes that. This isn’t a reprint or a generic guide—it’s the actual 15-page power train section from the OEM shop manual, covering engine removal, pump drive assembly, and the power divider. I’ve been turning wrenches for 28 years, and I still don’t trust aftermarket documentation for something like this. A crane job goes sideways fast when you guess a bolt pattern or a hydraulic line sequence.

Power Train Coverage: Engine and Pump Drive

This manual covers exactly what the title says: the power train. The table of contents splits it into three main chapters. Chapter 2 handles the engine—introduction, removal, repair and maintenance, and re-installation. Chapter 3 covers the pump drive assembly, which includes the power divider disassembly, check and repair, and reassembly. You get the full step sequence for each, with component location diagrams and hydraulic system notes pulled straight from the factory engineering.

15 Pages of Factory Procedure

Fifteen pages doesn’t sound like much until you realize this section is laser-focused on one critical subsystem. The introduction (page 1-1) explains the hydraulic flow: the engine drives tandem pumps through the power divider. That context saves you an hour of head-scratching. The engine removal procedure starts on page 2-1 with specific steps—no fluff, no filler. Want to re-install correctly? Page 2-2 has the reverse sequence. The pump drive section includes a full disassembly order for the power divider (page 3-3). If you’re working on a CKE1350 (serial GN02-01001 and up) or CK1600 (GN02-01006 and up), the machine applicability table on page 2 confirms your coverage.

Does This Manual Cover the Full Machine?

No. And that’s a good thing. This is the power train section only—not the full 800-page manual. You don’t want to pay for boom or swing sections you don’t need right now. If you need parts breakdowns, grab the Kobelco CKE1350 Parts Manual 2006. For hydraulic system symbols and schematics, the Kobelco Hydraulic System Schematic Symbols & Abbreviations manual is the right match. And if you’re doing routine service, the Kobelco CK1600 Operation & Maintenance Manual covers daily checks and fluid specs.

Understand the Power Divider Before Disassembly

Chapter 3 walks you through removing the pump drive assembly, then disassembling the power divider. The check and repair section (3.4) tells you what to inspect—bearing play, seal condition, gear wear. When you assemble it (3.5), the order matters. Skip a step and you’ll fight alignment for hours. The manual doesn’t give torque values in this excerpt, but the factory procedure references standard fasteners. Always use a manual transmission rebuild approach for gear-type dividers—Manual Transmission principles apply here on clearances and bearing preload. For the crane’s drive motors, the same Manual Transmission concept of staggering gear engagement helps prevent binding.

Engine Removal: What You Need to Know

Section 2.2 says “Proceed as follows when removing the engine from the machine.” That’s all the manual gives—the full steps are in the PDF. But here’s the real-world gotcha: the engine manufacturer’s manual is referenced for internal repairs. You need that separate document for cylinder head work. This manual focuses on pulling and reinstalling the assembly in the crane chassis. Don’t lose the hydraulic line orientation when you disconnect them. Mark them with tape before removal.

OEM Shop Manual vs Aftermarket Reprints

I’ve seen reprints that blur diagrams and cut off torque specs. This PDF is scanned from the original 2004 Kobelco publication, book code S5GN1102E. The page numbers and table of contents match the physical manual. When you need to verify that you’re looking at the correct serial number range or a specific revision date, the factory source is the only one I’d bet my tools on. Aftermarket manuals often rewrite procedures to save space—they drop the safety notes and component location drawings. This one keeps them all.

Hydraulic Flow Diagram and Component Locations

Page 1-2 has a full component location diagram (Fig. 1-1) showing the engine, pumps, power divider, drums, motors, swivel joint, and cylinders. The hydraulic oil tank, battery, air cleaner, and fuel tank positions are marked. If you’re diagnosing a no-flow issue, that diagram tells you what’s connected to what. The text on page 1-1 describes the tandem plunger pumps and gear pumps paths. Understanding that the inner pump powers the swing motor while the outer powers the boom drum motor keeps you from swapping hoses during reassembly.

Is this the complete workshop manual for the CKE1350 or CK1600?

No. This is the power train section only, 15 pages. The full shop manual contains multiple volumes. If you need engine internal repair specs, you must also get the separate engine manufacturer’s manual. For parts, use the 2006 parts manual.

What torque specs are provided in this manual?

None are listed in the scanned excerpt. The manual references standard fasteners and refers to the engine manufacturer’s manual for engine internal torques. For pump drive assembly fasteners, you should follow the general torque charts in the full machine shop manual or use OEM fastener specifications.

If you need the factory procedure for pulling the engine or rebuilding the power divider on a New Holland Kobelco CKE1350 or CK1600, this is the document that keeps you from turning a repair into a rebuild. Access the Factory Manual and get the OEM steps on your screen before you touch a wrench.