BEARING-SLEEVE 3T8459 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 439-3938 Link Bracket 2
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 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, "Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Cat® products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Drain the cooling system into a suitable container for storage or disposal. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cooling System Coolant - Change". Drain the cooling system until the level of the coolant is below the exhaust manifolds.
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Remove clamp assembly (5).
Disconnect tube assembly (6) from water temperature regulator housing (1).
Remove two bolts (4).
Remove five bolts (2), cover (3), and the gasket.
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Attach Tooling (A) and a suitable lifting device to water temperature regulator housing (1). The weight of water temperature regulator housing (1) is approximately 24 kg (53 lb).
Remove water temperature regulator housing (1).
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Remove gasket (7). Remove water temperature regulators (9). If necessary, remove lip seals (8).Visually inspect lip seals (9) for water temperature regulators (10). Obtain new parts for assembly, if necessary.
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Remove vent valve (10).