988G Wheel Loader Engine Supplement Caterpillar

Connection Procedure

1. Thoroughly clean the mating surfaces of the torque converter and the engine prior to the connection.

2. Replace the O-ring seals that are used in the installation of the torque converter. Use new parts for the replacement.

3. Install the O-ring seal that is between the engine and the torque converter.

4. Lubricate the O-ring seal slightly with clean transmission oil.

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5. Attach Tooling (B) to torque converter (1). Attach a hoist and suitable lifting chains to Tooling (B) .

6. Use a hoist to align torque converter (1) to the engine for the connection. The weight of the torque converter is 635 kg (1400 lb).

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7. Fasten the torque converter to the engine with eleven bolts (2). The torque for the bolts is 240 ± 40 N·m (175 ± 30 lb ft).

End By: Install the engine and the torque converter assembly. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine and Torque Converter - Install".