BALL 1546211 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Start By:
Remove V-belts. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "V-Belts - Remove and Install".
At operating temperature, the engine coolant is hot and under pressure.Steam can cause personal injury.Check the coolant level only after the engine has been stopped and the filler cap is cool enough to touch with the bare hand.Remove the filler cap slowly to relieve pressure.Cooling system conditioner contains alkali. Avoid contact with skin and eyes to prevent personal injury.
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
Care 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 Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar Tools and Shop Products Guide", for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids in Caterpillar machines.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Drain the coolant from the cooling system into a suitable container for storage or disposal.
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Remove four bolts (1) from water pump pulley (2) .
Remove water pump pulley (2) from water pump (6) .
Loosen hose clamp (4) and disconnect hose (3) from water pump (6) .
Support water pump (6) and remove eight bolts (5) that secure water pump (6) to the cylinder block.
Remove water pump (6) and the gasket.