Catalog entry 0113018 is listed in Caterpillar's parts data as a ball joint, 40 series, quick release. The catalog also associates this number with a controls arrangement for engine and transmission in a Caterpillar 3412 listing, which is a catalog occurrence and does not establish fitment on every machine.
Recorded applications
Models and catalog references
Selected catalog references that list this part. A catalog association does not confirm fitment for every machine or configuration.
In general, a ball joint is a pivoting connection that lets linked control parts move through an angle while staying attached. A quick release design is intended to allow a link to be detached and reattached without a full disassembly of the surrounding assembly.
What to check before ordering
Reference the part number 0113018 exactly as listed when ordering. Before purchasing, confirm the catalog occurrence conditions for your machine and check that the ball joint description matches your control linkage.