Start By:
- Remove the camshaft gear. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Camshaft Gear - Remove and Install".
- Remove the vibration damper and the pulley. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Vibration Damper and Pulley - Remove and Install".
- Remove the engine oil pan. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pan - Remove and Install".
- Remove the fan drive. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Fan Drive - Remove".
- Remove the fuel transfer pump. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Fuel Transfer Pump - Remove".
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Keep all parts clean from contaminants. Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life. |
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Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids. Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates. |
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Do not turn the crankshaft or the camshaft while the camshaft gear is removed. If the front gear group is not correctly timed during installation, interference can occur between the pistons and the valves, resulting in damage to the engine. |
- Remove bolts (1) that fasten the bracket to the housing.
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Illustration 2 g00624215 - Remove bolts (2).
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Illustration 3 g00624350 - Remove bolts (4) and clips (3).
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Illustration 4 g00624568 Typical example - Remove bolts (5) and strap (6) from the cylinder head and the housing.
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Illustration 5 g00624658 Typical example - Remove bolts (7), nut (8), and nuts (10) from housing (9).
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Illustration 6 g00624681 - Remove bolts (11) from the housing.
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Illustration 7 g00624732 Typical example - Remove front housing (9).
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Illustration 8 g00624827 Typical example - Remove gasket (13) from front plate (12).
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Note: The air compressor has been removed for photo purposes.
