Installation 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 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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Personal injury can result from hot coolant, steam and alkali. At operating temperature, engine coolant is hot and under pressure. The radiator and all lines to heaters or the engine contain hot coolant or steam. Any contact can cause severe burns. Remove cooling system pressure cap slowly to relieve pressure only when engine is stopped and cooling system pressure cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand. Do not attempt to tighten hose connections when the coolant is hot, the hose can come off causing burns. Cooling System Coolant Additive contains alkali. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
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- Position water pump (1) onto hose (8). Position the O-rings in place on the back of the water pump. Install four bolts (9) .
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- Connect lower radiator hose (11). Tighten hose clamps (7) and (10) .
- Connect heater hoses (6). Open heater valves (5) .
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- Install belt (2) onto idler (4) and onto the water pump.
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- Tighten the belt. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Belts - Adjust".
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- Install the alternator. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Alternator - Remove and Install".
- Install the refrigerant compressor. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Refrigerant Compressor - Remove and Install".