3054 Engine for Caterpillar Built Machines Caterpillar

Installation Procedure

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Always wear protective gloves when handling parts that have been heated.

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Illustration 1	g00803517
Typical Example. Different Lifting device shown than what is called out in the table.

1. If flywheel ring gear (5) was removed, heat flywheel ring gear (5) to a temperature of 250 °C (480 °F).

   Note: Do not use a torch to heat the flywheel ring gear.

2. Install flywheel ring gear (5) on flywheel (1) .

   Note: Ensure that the chamfer of the flywheel ring gear is in the correct position on the flywheel.

3. Install Tool (A) and a suitable lifting device on flywheel (1) and position flywheel (1) in the flywheel housing. The weight of flywheel (1) and flywheel ring gear (5) is 53 kg (120 lb).

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4. Install six bolts (2) and the washers that hold flywheel (1) in position. Tighten the bolts to a torque of 105 N·m (77 lb ft).

5. Put bearing housing (4) in position on the flywheel. Install four bolts (3) that fasten bearing housing (4) to the flywheel.

6. Refer to the Specifications Module, "Flywheel" topic for information on inspecting the flywheel.