3406E Engine Caterpillar


Air Compressor - Remove and Install

Usage:

3406E 5EK

Removal Procedure

Table 1
Required Tools 
Tool  Part Number  Part Description  Qty 
132-5451  Holding Fixture 


NOTICE

Keep all parts clean from contaminants.

Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.



NOTICE

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, PERJ1017, "Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Cat® products.

Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.


------ WARNING! ------

Do not disconnect the air lines until the air pressure in the system is at zero. If hose is disconnected under pressure it can cause personal injury.


  1. Loosen the purge valves, and release the air pressure in the air tank.


    Illustration 1g00620850

  2. Disconnect tube assembly (1) and tube assembly (2) from the air compressor.

  3. Disconnect tube assembly (3) from the air compressor.


    Illustration 2g01040807

  4. Remove tube assembly (4) from the air compressor.

  5. Remove nuts (5) that hold the air compressor to the accessory drive.

  6. Remove air compressor (6) from the engine.


    Illustration 3g01040810

  7. Remove seal (7) from the air compressor.

  8. Install Tooling (A) to the mounting flange of the air compressor in order to remove the retaining nut for the drive gear.

  9. Remove the air compressor drive gear from the air compressor.

Installation Procedure

Table 2
Required Tools 
Tool  Part Number  Part Description  Qty 
132-5451  Holding Fixture 


NOTICE

Keep all parts clean from contaminants.

Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.


  1. Install the air compressor drive gear onto the shaft of the air compressor.

  2. Install Tooling (A) to the mounting flange of the air compressor in order to install the retaining nut for the drive gear.


    Illustration 4g01040810

  3. Install new seal (7) on the air compressor.


    Illustration 5g01040807

  4. Install air compressor (6) on the engine.

  5. Install nuts (5) in order to hold the air compressor on the engine.

  6. Connect tube assembly (4) to the air compressor.


    Illustration 6g00620850

  7. Connect tube assembly (1) to the air compressor.

  8. Connect tube assembly (2) to the air compressor.


    NOTICE

    To prevent water from collecting and freezing in the air compressor lines, ensure that the air compressor lines are sloping downward and away from the air compressor.


  9. Connect tube assembly (3) to the air compressor.

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