G3304 and G3306 Engines Caterpillar


Spark Plug Adapter - Remove and Install

Usage:

G3306 07Y

Removal Procedure

Table 1
Required Tools 
Tooling  Part Number  Description  Qty 
1P-5559  Spark Plug Adapter Wrench 

Start By:

  1. Remove the spark plugs. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Spark Plugs - Remove and Install".

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

Personal injury can result from hot coolant, steam and alkali.

At operating temperature, engine coolant is hot and under pressure. The radiator and all lines to heaters or the engine contain hot coolant or steam. Any contact can cause severe burns.

Remove cooling system pressure cap slowly to relieve pressure only when engine is stopped and cooling system pressure cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.

Do not attempt to tighten hose connections when the coolant is hot, the hose can come off causing burns.

Cooling System Coolant Additive contains alkali. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.


  1. Drain the coolant from the cooling system to a level below the cylinder head.


    NOTICE

    Keep all parts clean from contaminants.

    Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.




    Illustration 1g00991174

  2. Use Tooling (A) in order to remove spark plug adapters (1) and the gaskets.

Installation Procedure

Table 2
Required Tools 
Tooling  Part Number  Description  Qty 
1P-5559  Spark Plug Adapter Wrench 
5P-3931  Anti-Seize Compound 


    Illustration 2g00991182

  1. Put liquid soap on O-ring seal (3). Install a new O-ring seal (3) and gasket (2) on each of the spark plug adapters (1).

  2. Apply Tooling (B) to the threads of the spark plug adapters.

  3. Install the spark plug adapters. Use Tooling (A) in order to tighten the spark plug adapters to a torque of 95 ± 7 N·m (70 ± 5 lb ft).

  4. Fill the cooling system with coolant to the correct level.

    Reference: For additional information about filling the coolant system, refer to Service Manual, SEBR0513.

End By:

  1. Install the spark plugs. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Spark Plugs - Remove and Install".
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