C175-16 Marine Engine Caterpillar

Removal Procedure

Start By:

1. Remove the fuel filter housing.

2. Remove the breather group.

3. Remove the engine oil filter housing.

4. Remove the idler gears.

5. Remove the crankshaft front seal.

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1. Remove clamp assembly (4) and disconnect tube assembly (9). Disconnect clamp assemblies (6), (7), and remove elbow (5). Remove bolts (2) and elbow (3). Remove covers (8) from front drive housing (1).
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2. Remove bolts (12) and elbow (13). Remove bolts (10). Attach Tooling (A) and a suitable lifting device onto front drive housing (1). The weight of front drive housing (1) is approximately 363 kg (800 lb). Remove bolts (11). Remove front drive housing (1).
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3. Remove O-ring seals (14) and (15).

Installation Procedure

1. Install front drive housing (1) in the reverse order of removal.

   Note: Check the O-ring seals for wear or for damage. If necessary, replace the O-ring seals.