Removal Procedure
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Link Bracket |
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Start By:
- Connect the steering frame lock. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Steering Frame Lock - Separate and Connect".
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At operating temperature, the engine coolant is hot and under pressure. Steam can cause personal injury. Check the coolant level only after the engine has been stopped and the fill cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand. Remove the fill cap slowly to relieve pressure. Cooling system conditioner contains alkali. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes to prevent personal injury. |
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Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids. Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar Tools and Shop Products Guide" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates. |
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Note: Put identification marks on all lines, on all hoses, on all wires and on all tubes for installation purposes. Plug all lines, all hoses and all tubes. This will help to prevent fluid loss and this will help to keep contaminants from entering the system.
Note: The radiator core consists of seven core assemblies. Each core assembly can be removed individually.
Note: The radiator core can be removed while the radiator and the fan assembly are on the chassis. If the radiator core and the fan assembly have been removed from the chassis, begin with Step 4.
- Open the engine hood.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU7018 for the proper procedure. The capacity of the cooling system is 49 L (13 US gal).
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- Disconnect hose (1) from the upper radiator tank.
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- Remove bolts (2) from the fan shroud.
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- Remove twelve bolts (3) .
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- Attach Tooling (A), a hoist and a suitable lifting device to upper radiator tank (4). The weight of upper radiator tank (4) is 30 kg (66 lb).
- Lift upper radiator tank (4) away from the radiator assembly.
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- Remove bolts (5) .
- Open oil cooler (6) and refrigerant condenser (7) .
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- Remove bolts (8) and tie straps (9) .
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- Carefully remove radiator cores (10) from the radiator assembly.
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Lower Radiator Tank |
- Remove end tank seals (11) from the upper radiator tank and from the lower radiator tank.
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Lower Radiator Tank |
- Install new end tank seals (11) in the upper radiator tank and in the lower radiator tank. Apply 5P-3975 Rubber Lubricant to the sealing areas of the end tank seals and of the radiator cores.
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- Carefully install radiator cores (10) in the radiator assembly, as shown.
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- Install tie straps (9) and bolts (8) .
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- Close oil cooler (6) and refrigerant condenser (7) .
- Install bolts (5) .
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- Attach Tooling (A), a hoist and a suitable lifting device to upper radiator tank (4). The weight of upper radiator tank (4) is 30 kg (66 lb).
- Lower upper radiator tank (4) onto the radiator assembly.
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- Install twelve bolts (3) .
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- Install bolts (2) in the fan shroud.
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- Connect hose (1) to the upper radiator tank.
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU7018 for the proper procedure. The capacity of the cooling system is 49 L (13 US gal).
- Close the engine hood.
End By:
Separate the steering frame lock. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Steering Frame Lock - Separate and Connect".
