C18 Generator Set Engines Caterpillar

Removal Procedure

Start By:

1. Remove the vibration damper and the pulley.

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1. If necessary, use Tooling (A) or a punch and hammer to puncture three or more holes in wear sleeve (1).

2. If necessary, use Tooling (A) to remove wear sleeve (1).

3. Use Tooling (A) or a punch and hammer to puncture three or more holes in crankshaft front seal (2).

4. Use Tooling (A) to remove crankshaft front seal (2).

Installation Procedure

Note: Do not use any type of lubricant during the installation of the crankshaft front seal and the wear sleeve.

1. Before installation of the crankshaft front seal and the wear sleeve, inspect the crankshaft for scratches. Also, inspect the crankshaft for any distortion on the surface that may lead to an out of round condition. Use a polishing cloth to remove any imperfections on the crankshaft.

2. Clean the outside diameter of the crankshaft.
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3. Use Tooling (C) to attach Tooling (B) to the crankshaft.

   Note: Install the crankshaft front seal with the arrow that shows the direction of crankshaft rotation toward the front of the engine.

4. Position wear sleeve (2) and crankshaft front seal (1) as a unit on Tooling (B). Install Tooling (E) on Tooling (B). Lubricate the face of the washer on Tooling (D). Install Tooling (D) on Tooling (B).

5. Tighten Tooling (D) until Tooling (E) contacts Tooling (B).

6. Remove Tooling (D) and Tooling (E) from Tooling (B).

7. Remove Tooling (C) and Tooling (B) from the crankshaft.

End By:

1. Install the vibration damper and the pulley.