3046 Engine For Caterpillar Built Machines Caterpillar

Installation Procedure

Note: Check the condition of the gaskets and the O-ring seals. If the gaskets or the O-ring seals are damaged or worn, use new parts for replacement.

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1. Clean old gasket material (11) from the contact surface of front housing (8) and the timing gear plate. Install a new gasket.

2. Install bearing (12), if equipped. If the bearing is worn or damaged, use a new part for replacement.

3. Install O-ring seal (13) onto cover (9), if equipped.

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4. Install a new crankshaft front seal (10), if the crankshaft front seal was removed. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Crankshaft Front Seal - Install".

5. If equipped, install camshaft gear cover (9) onto front housing (8) .

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6. Install front housing (8) .

7. Install bolts (7) in order to fasten front housing (8) onto the cylinder block.

8. Install the washers and six bolts (6) in order to secure front housing (8) onto engine oil pan.

9. Install cover (5) for fuel injection pump gear.

10. Install the washers and five bolts (4) in order to secure cover (5) for fuel injection pump gear onto front housing (8) .

11. If equipped, install the washers and bolts (3) in order to secure camshaft gear cover (9) onto front housing (8) .

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12. Install fan pulley (2) .

13. Install the washers and four bolts (1) in order to secure fan pulley (2) onto the water pump.

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1. Install the vibration damper and the pulley. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Vibration Damper and Pulley - Remove and Install".
2. Install the alternator. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Alternator - Remove and Install".