CABLE AS-STARTER 5043589 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
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Remove cover (1) and the crankcase explosion relief valve.
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Remove the nuts that hold crankcase explosion relief valve (3) to cover (1). Remove the cover.Note: The crankcase explosion relief valve and flange (2) on earlier diesel engines are sealed with gaskets. The crankcase explosion relief valve on later diesel engines is sealed with O-ring seals.
Inspect all parts. Replace any parts that are damaged.Installation Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A - Loctite 536 -
B - Loctite LB 8632 Silicone Lubricant (1) -
- Loctite LB 8104 Silicone Lubricant (2) -
- Loctite LB 8801 Silicone Lubricant (3) -
- Loctite LB Superlube (4) -
(1) North America
(2) EAME
(3) Asia Pacific Division
(4) South America
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
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On earlier diesel engines, install new gaskets on each side of cover (1).
On later diesel engines, the crankcase explosion relief valve is sealed with O-ring seals. Apply glycerin to the O-ring seals.Note: Ensure that the exhaust opening on crankcase explosion relief valve (3) will face downward, when cover (1) is installed.
Install flange (2) and place crankcase explosion relief valve (3) in position on cover (1).
Apply Tooling (B) to the O-ring seal. Install the O-ring seal on cover (1).
Apply Tooling (A) to the threads of the bolts that hold cover (1) in place. Install cover (1) and the crankcase explosion relief valve.