3126B and 3126E Truck Engines Caterpillar

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(1) Air compressor

(2) Nut

Perform the following steps in order to properly tighten the nut:

1. Tighten the nut to a torque of 160 ± 15 N·m (120 ± 11 lb ft).

2. Use a soft faced hammer and a 213-3530 Socket and tap the gear one time. Tighten the nut to a torque of 160 ± 15 N·m (120 ± 11 lb ft).

(3) Gear

(4) Bolt

Tighten the bolt that holds the air compressor line on engines that are equipped with this hose assembly. Tighten the bolt to the following torque. ... 55 ± 10 N·m (41 ± 7 lb ft)

Use the following procedure to mount the air compressor.

1. Install two bolts (A) and tighten the bolts to a torque of 100 ± 20 N·m (75 ± 15 lb ft).

2. Install the following four bolts finger tight: (B) and (C) .

3. Tighten two bolts (B) to a torque of 55 ± 10 N·m (41 ± 7 lb ft).

4. Tighten two bolts (C) to a torque of 55 ± 10 N·m (40 ± 7 lb ft).