BRACKET GP-MOUNTING 4987714 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Start By:
Remove the fan. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Fan - Remove and Install".
Remove the alternator. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Alternator - Remove".
Remove the crankshaft pulley. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Crankshaft Pulley - Remove and Install".
Remove the engine oil pan. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pan - Remove and Install".
Remove the timing gears. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Gear Group (Front) - Remove and Install".
Remove the fuel injection pump. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Fuel Injection Pump - Remove".
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.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Ensure that the coolant is drained into a suitable container for storage or disposal. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cooling System Coolant - Change" for the correct procedure.
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Remove bolts (1) that secure bypass tube (2) to front housing (3). Note the position of any brackets that are secured by the bolts. Remove bypass tube (2). Remove O-ring seals (4) and (5) from bypass tube (2).
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If the engine is equipped with a heavy duty idle gear. Remove plate (6). Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Idler Gear - Remove" for the correct procedure.
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Remove bolts (8), (9) and (10) from front housing (3). Note: The bolts are three different lengths. Note the positions of the different bolts.
Remove front housing (3) from the cylinder block.
Remove joint (7).
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Remove thrust washer (11) from the cylinder block.