Removal Procedure
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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 machine. 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 in Caterpillar machines. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates. |
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At the operating temperature, the engine jacket water system is hot and under pressure. Hot engine coolant and steam can cause burns. Remove the breather cap when the engine is stopped and the breather cap is cool enough to touch. Slowly loosen the breather cap in order to release any pressure in the tank. Be cautious of hot engine coolant when any hose assemblies are disconnected in the engine coolant system. |
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- Remove twelve screws (1) .
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- Slightly open front cover (5). Open the front cover enough to loosen two hose clamps (2). Open the front cover enough to disconnect hoses (3) and (4) .
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- Put the front cover aside. Be careful not to damage the thermostat capillary tube.
Note: When the cover is opened, do not allow the thermostat capillary tube to be crimped. If this tube is crimped, the thermostat must be replaced.
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| Illustration 3 | g00457928 |
- Remove bolt (6) and clip (7) .
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- Remove two screws (9) and valve assembly (12) .
- Remove bolt (10) that holds lever (11) in position on the valve. Remove the lever.
- Remove sleeves (8) and (13) from the valve.