TM 5-3895-382-24
Housing (Front) - Remove
SMCS Code: 1151-011
Removal Procedure
Start By:
a.
Remove the front gear group. Refer to Disassembly
and Assembly, "Gear Group (Front) - Remove".
b.
Remove the camshaft gear. Refer to Disassembly
and Assembly, "Camshaft Gear - Remove and
Install".
NOTICE
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.
Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened
component life.
NOTICE
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.
Illustration 142
1.
Remove all bolts (1) that fasten the front housing to the
cylinder block.
Illustration 143
2.
Remove eight bolts (3) that hold the oil pan to the
bottom of front housing (2).
3.
Remove front housing (2) and the gasket.
NOTE:
Ensure that the hub for the idler gear does not
fall. Also ensure that the thrust washer for the
camshaft is not lost.
4.
Remove the crankshaft front oil seal from front housing
(2), if necessary.
Housing (Front) - Install
SMCS Code: 1151-012
Installation Procedure
NOTICE
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.
Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened
component life.
1.
Install a new crankshaft front oil seal, if necessary.
2.
Inspect the condition of the gasket. Replace the gasket,
if necessary.
NOTE:
Ensure that the gasket for the engine oil pan is
not damaged. Replace the gasket, if necessary.
Also ensure that the thrust washer for the
camshaft is in the correct position.
3.
Apply 4C-9502 Gasket Sealant to the bottom portion of
the gasket.
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