Removal Procedure
Start By:
- Prepare the machine for disassembly and assembly procedures. For additional information, refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Preparation for Disassembly".
- Open the hood. For additional information, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Hood Tilt".
- Remove the fan drive. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, " Fan Drive - Remove".
- Remove the engine oil cooler. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, " Engine Oil Cooler - Remove".
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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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Keep all parts clean from contaminants. Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life. |
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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. |
- Drain the cooling system. The capacity of the cooling system is 36 L (9.5 US gal).
Reference: Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU7167, "Cooling System Coolant (ELC) - Change"
- Remove bolts (5), the washers, and belt tensioner (6) .
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- Remove nut (2) and the washer. Remove bolts (3), bolts (4), the washers, and fan drive mounting (1) .
- Loosen hose clamp (7) and disconnect hose (8) from the water pump.
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- Remove two bolts (9) and the washers from tube assembly (10) .
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- Loosen hose clamp (14) and remove hose (13) .
- Remove bolt (17) and the washer.
- Remove dipstick tube (15) with the O-ring seal and support clip (16) .
- Remove two bolts (11) and the washers.
- Remove water pump (12) and tube assembly (10). Remove the flange gasket and the O-ring seal.
- Remove tube assembly (10) and the O-ring seals from the water pump, if necessary.