Make:
Case (CNH Construction Equipment)
Model Variant:
821E Tier 3
Product Type:
Wheel Loader
Production Years Covered:
Tier 3 emission era production (see manual for exact serial breaks)
Emission Standard:
Tier 3
Manual Title:
Case 821E Tier 3 Wheel Loader Factory Service Repair Workshop Manual
Manual Type:
Service Repair Workshop Manual (factory)
Target Audience:
Professional technicians, fleet maintenance shops, and DIY owners servicing the 821E wheel loader
Machine Class:
Mid-size production wheel loader for construction, quarry, and aggregate work
Manual Purpose:
Provide factory maintenance and repair procedures with specifications, diagrams, and troubleshooting
Improved PDF Quality:
Bookmarked, searchable text, indexed, improved scan quality
Navigation:
Fully bookmarked chapters for quick location of procedures
Illustrations:
Detailed illustrations, exploded diagrams, drawings, and photos
Platform Compatibility:
All versions of Windows, Mac, iOS, BlackBerry, Android
Covered Sections:
General, Engines, Fuel System, Electrical, Steering, Power Train, Brakes, Hydraulics, Mounted Equipment
Excluded Sections:
Engine overhaul and fuel system repair are in the separate Engine Service Manual
Tabs:
9 tabbed sections (Tabs 1 through 9)
Delivery Method:
Instant download
Binding:
Digital (no physical binding)
Page Count:
N/A - not specified for this manual
General Section:
Section Index and General information
Standard Torque Specifications:
Included
Fluids and Lubricants:
Included
Metric Conversion Chart:
Included
Engine and Radiator Removal and Installation:
Included
Engine Overhaul:
Not included - refer to Engine Service Manual
Fuel System Repair:
Not included - refer to Engine Service Manual
Starter and Alternator Removal and Installation:
Included
Electrical Specifications and Troubleshooting:
Included
Instrument Cluster:
Included
Steering Component Removal and Installation:
Included
Steering Specifications and Pressure Checks:
Included
Steering Troubleshooting:
Included
Steering Cylinders:
Included
Auxiliary Steering Motor and Pump:
Included
Joystick Steering:
Included
Power Train Component Removal and Installation:
Included
Transmission Specifications and Pressure Checks:
Included
Transmission Troubleshooting:
Included
Transmission Control Valve:
Included
Drive Shafts, Center Bearing, and Universal Joints:
Included
Wheels and Tires:
Included
Brake Component Removal and Installation:
Included
Hydraulic Brake Troubleshooting:
Included
Brake Accumulators:
Included
Hydraulic Component Removal and Installation:
Included
Hydraulic Specifications, Troubleshooting, and Pressure Chec:
Included
Cleaning the Hydraulic System:
Included
Loader Control Valve:
Included
Coupler Solenoid Locking Valve:
Included
Ride Control Accumulator:
Included
Ride Control Valve:
Included
Air Conditioning Troubleshooting and System Checks:
Included for systems with HFC-134a refrigerant
Air Conditioner System Service:
Included
Heater Component Removal and Installation:
Included
ROPS / CSF:
Loader Roll Over Protective Structure and Cab Structural Frame included
Cab Glass Installation:
Included
Procedures:
Step-by-step removal, installation, disassembly, assembly, and adjustment procedures
Specifications:
Torque values, pressure checks, and dimensional specifications
Parts Information:
Exploded diagrams and component identification
Searchability:
Full-text search, bookmarks, and index for quick lookup
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Engine Options:
Tier 3 diesel engine as factory-equipped in the 821E (refer to Engine Service Manual for overhaul details)
Fuel System:
Diesel fuel system - repair covered in separate Engine Service Manual
Cooling System:
Engine and radiator removal and installation covered in this manual
After Cooler:
Covered in this manual
Performance Figures:
N/A - exact power and torque ratings not specified in this manual
Standard Transmission:
Power shift transmission (factory configuration for the 821E)
Optional Transmission:
N/A - not specified for this model
Transmission Control Valve:
Covered, including removal, installation, and specifications
Pressure Checks:
Transmission pressure checks and troubleshooting included
Features:
Torque converter drive, transmission specifications, and clutch pressure diagnostics
Wheelbase:
N/A - not specified in this manual
Overall Length:
N/A - not specified in this manual
Overall Width:
N/A - not specified in this manual
Overall Height:
N/A - not specified in this manual
Ground Clearance:
N/A - not specified in this manual
Curb Weight:
N/A - not specified in this manual
Operating Weight:
N/A - not specified in this manual
Tire Size:
See Wheels and Tires section of the manual
ROPS:
Roll Over Protective Structure covered in Mounted Equipment section
CSF:
Cab Structural Frame covered in Mounted Equipment section
Cab Glass:
Cab glass installation procedure included
Parking Brake:
Covered in the Brakes section
Brake System:
Hydraulic brake troubleshooting and brake accumulators covered
Steering:
Auxiliary steering motor and pump for loss-of-power steering backup
Crash Test Ratings:
N/A - not applicable to construction equipment
Instrument Cluster:
Covered in the Electrical section
Steering Control:
Joystick steering covered in the Steering section
Electrical System:
Electrical specifications, troubleshooting, and battery information included
Ride Control:
Ride control accumulator and valve covered in the Hydraulics section
Loader Control:
Loader control valve and coupler solenoid locking valve covered
Hydraulics:
Hydraulic pump and cylinder service procedures included
HVAC:
Air conditioning and heater system service covered
Maintenance Schedule:
N/A - refer to the maintenance interval chart relevant to the 821E serial number
Stall Tests:
Engine stall test procedure included
Pressure Checks:
Steering, transmission, and hydraulic pressure check procedures included
Fluids and Specifications
Fluids and Lubricants:
Listed in the General section of the manual
Torque Specifications:
Standard torque specifications included in the General section
Hydraulic System:
Hydraulic system cleaning and fluid service covered
Known Issues and Wear Items
Wear Items:
Wheels, tires, drive shafts, center bearing, and universal joints covered
Common Service Areas:
Brake accumulators, hydraulic cylinders, steering cylinders, and center pivot
Troubleshooting:
Electrical, hydraulic, steering, transmission, and brake troubleshooting sections included
Manufacturer:
Case (CNH Construction Equipment)
Brand Legacy:
Case has been building construction and agricultural equipment since the 19th century
Model Series:
821E belongs to the Case E-series wheel loader family
Model Position:
The 821E is a mid-size wheel loader in the Case E-series lineup
Emission Era:
This manual covers the Tier 3 emission configuration
Production Location:
N/A - not specified in this manual