C15 On-highway Engine Caterpillar


Air Compressor - Remove and Install

Usage:

C15 BXS

Removal Procedure


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, NENG2500, "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.

  2. Drain the coolant from the cooling system into a suitable container for storage or disposal. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cooling System Coolant - Change".


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  3. Disconnect hose (1) and hose assembly (2) from air compressor (4).

  4. Disconnect hose assembly (3) and hose assembly (6) from air compressor (4).

  5. Remove nuts (5).

  6. Remove air compressor (4).


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  7. Remove O-ring seal (7) from air compressor (4).

Installation Procedure


NOTICE

Keep all parts clean from contaminants.

Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.




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  1. Install new O-ring seal (7) on air compressor (4).


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  2. Position air compressor (4) on the engine.

  3. Install nuts (5).

  4. Connect hose assembly (3) and hose assembly (6) on air compressor (4).

  5. Connect hose (1) and hose assembly (2) to air compressor (4). Tighten the elbow on hose assembly (2) to a torque of 125 ± 20 N·m (92 ± 15 lb ft).

  6. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cooling System Coolant - Change".
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