3606 and 3608 Engines Caterpillar

Exhaust Manifold Shield - Remove and Install

Usage:

3608 6MC

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NOTICE

Keep all parts clean from contaminants. Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.

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NOTICE

Handle the heat shields carefully. Do not tear the stainless steel foil inside the heat shields. Torn foil will let the insulation absorb flammable liquids and a fire can result from engine heat.

Note: In order to remove the blankets, cut the stainless steel wire that secures the blankets.

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Remove front end cap (1) from the blanket for front manifold (2).
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Remove assembly for rear blanket (3) from the blanket for front manifold (2).
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Remove the bolts that secure the blanket for front manifold (2) to the front exhaust manifold section. Remove the blanket for front manifold (2) from the front exhaust manifold section.
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Remove assembly for rear blanket (3) from intermediate end cap (4).
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Remove assembly for rear blanket (3) from assembly for the blanket for turbocharger (5).
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Remove assembly for the blanket for turbocharger (5) from the turbine housing.
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Disassemble the blanket for the cap for turbocharger (6) and the blanket for the inlet housing for turbocharger (7).
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Remove assembly for rear blanket (3) from rear manifold section (8).
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Disassemble rear blanket (9) and the blanket for rear exhaust bellow (10).

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NOTICE

Do not use flammable liquid in order to clean the stainless steel foil inside of the heat shield. Use only water and detergent. Flammable liquid can saturate the insulation material and cause a fire when the engine temperature rises.

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NOTICE

Keep all parts clean from contaminants. Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.

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NOTICE

Handle the heat shields carefully. Do not tear the stainless steel foil inside the heat shields. Torn foil will let the insulation absorb flammable liquids and a fire can result from engine heat.

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Assemble rear blanket (9) and the blanket for rear exhaust bellow (10) with stainless steel wire.
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Position assembly for rear blanket (3) over rear manifold section (8).
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Assemble the blanket for the cap for turbocharger (6) and the blanket for the inlet housing for turbocharger (7) with stainless steel wire.
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Position assembly for the blanket for turbocharger (5) over the turbine housing.
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Install assembly for rear blanket (3) to assembly for the blanket for turbocharger (5) with stainless steel wire.
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Install assembly for rear blanket (3) to intermediate end cap (4) with stainless steel wire.
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Position the blanket for front manifold (2) over the front exhaust manifold section. Install the bolts.
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Install assembly for rear blanket (3) to the blanket for front manifold (2) with stainless steel wire.
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Install front end cap (1) to the blanket for front manifold (2) with stainless steel wire.