C8.7 Marine Engine Caterpillar

Removal Procedure

Start By:

1. Remove the vibration damper.
2. Remove the crankshaft front seal.

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1. Remove bolts (1) that connect oil pan to front housing.

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2. Remove bolts (2) and front housing (3) .

   Note: Use caution when removing front housing (3) so oil pan gasket does not get damaged.

Installation Procedure

1. Install front housing (3) in the reverse order of removal.

   Note: Install all bolts finger tight first prior to final tightening.

   1. Apply Tooling (A) in a bead with a width of 1.5 ± 0.3 mm (0.06 ± 0.01 inch)to the joint face. Front housing (3) must be installed within 5 minutes of applying the sealant.

   2. Tighten bolts (1) to a torque of 46 ± 5N·m (34 ± 3 lb ft)

   3. Tighten bolts (2) to a torque of 19 ± 3 N·m (168 ± 27 lb in)