ALTERNATOR GP 3757196 - Caterpillar

FLUID SPILLAGE CONTAINMENTCare must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the machine. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids. Refer to "Tools And Shop Product Guide", NENG2500, for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids in Caterpillar machines. Dispose fluids according to local regulations and mandates.1. Drain the coolant from the radiator into a suitable container for storage or disposal. 2. Loosen hose clamps (4) and (5). Disconnect tube (1) from hose (6). Rotate tube (1) 180 degrees for clearance. Remove bolts (2) from support arms (3). 3. Remove eight bolts (7) holding fan guard (8) to the radiator guard. 4. Install Tool (A) and a hoist to the radiator. 5. Remove four bolts (10) that fasten the lower radiator elbow to the radiator. Separate the elbow from the radiator. Remove bolt (11) from the crankcase vent hose clamp.Remove four mounting bolts (9). Remove the radiator and radiator guard. The weight of the radiator and radiator guard is approximately 250 kg (550 lb). The following steps are for the installation of the radiator and radiator guard.6. Use a hoist to put the radiator and radiator guard in position on the base. Install four mounting bolts (9). Remove the hoist and Tool (A).7. Install the gasket and lower radiator elbow (12) to the radiator. Install bolts (10). Install bolt (11) and the clamp to hold the crankcase vent hose in place.8. Install bolts (7) to hold fan guard (8) in position.9. Connect tube (1) to hose (6) and tighten hose clamps (4) and (5). Install bolts (2) to secure control arms (3) to the radiator guard.10. Fill the radiator with coolant to the correct level. See the Operation & Maintenance Manual.Diassemble & Assemble Radiator
Start By:a. remove radiator and radiator guard **The radiator can be disassembled and assembled without removing the radiator and guard. FLUID SPILLAGE CONTAINMENTCare must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the machine. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or diassembling any component containing fluids. Refer to "Tools And Shop Product Guide", NENG2500, for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids in Caterpillar machines. Dispose fluids according to local regulations and mandates. 1. Remove eighteen bolts (2) and remove four plates (4). Remove four bolts, block off plate (1) and the gasket. Remove four bolts, upper radiator hose adapter (3) and the gasket. 2. Loosen four bolts (7). Disconnect tube assemblies (5) and (8). Remove four bolts (9) and remove coolant level switch if applicable. 3. Remove eleven bolts (11) and remove overflow tube (10), crankcase vent tube clamp (13) and radiator grill (12). 4. Fasten Tool (A) and a hoist to top tank (14). Remove the twelve remaining bolts holding