C13 Engine Caterpillar

Installation Procedure

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

1. Raise the temperature of the ring gear to a maximum temperature of 315 °C (599 °F). Position the ring gear with the part number toward the crankshaft. Install the ring gear on the flywheel. Allow the ring gear to cool. Use a soft hammer in order to seat the ring gear against the shoulder of the flywheel.
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2. Install Tooling (A) on flywheel (2). Fasten a suitable lifting device to flywheel (2). The weight of the flywheel is approximately 41 kg (90 lb).

3. Place flywheel (2) on the crankshaft. Slide the flywheel over Tooling (B).

4. Apply Tooling (C) to the threads of bolts (1).

5. Install six of the eight bolts (1). Remove Tooling (B) from the end of the crankshaft and replace with the two remaining bolts. Tighten the bolts evenly to a torque of 300 ± 40 N·m (221 ± 30 lb ft).

6. Check the flywheel runout. Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Flywheel - Inspect" for the correct procedure.