C9 Petroleum Engines Caterpillar

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Typical example

Note: The sealing surfaces shall be free of oil, debris, gasket material that is protruding, or any other sealant.

Use the following procedure to install the oil pan:

1. Apply 1U-8846 Gasket Sealant to four places (3) on the sealing surface of the oil pan. The sealing surfaces are the following areas:

   • Connecting joint of the front housing (4) and the front of the cylinder block

   • Connecting joint of the flywheel housing (5) and the rear of the cylinder block

2. The oil pan must be assembled and tightened to the cylinder block within five minutes.

3. Tighten the four bolts (1).

4. Start with bolt (2) and tighten all the bolts in a counterclockwise sequence.

5. Again start with bolt (2) and tighten all the bolts in a counterclockwise sequence to 31 ± 3 N·m (23 ± 2 lb ft).