CORE ASSEM. 6L4845 - Caterpillar

Engine: 3516B (S/N: YAP1-UP; YAR1-UP; YAT1-UP; 8NW1-UP; FDX1-UP)Introduction
Read the entire Special Instruction. Understand the information before you perform any procedures.This special instruction covers the procedure to install the 244-1212 Joint Kit for the radiator on the above listed engines.Safety Section
Work safely. Most accidents that involve product operation, maintenance, and repair are caused by failure to observe basic safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing potentially hazardous situations before an accident occurs. A person must be alert to potential hazards. This person should also have the necessary training, skills, and tools in order to perform these functions properly.Safety precautions and warnings are provided in this instruction and on the product. If these hazard warnings are not heeded, bodily injury or death could occur to you or to other persons. Caterpillar cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a potential hazard. Therefore, the warnings in this publication and the warnings that are on the product are not all inclusive.Ensure that all personnel are safe when using a tool, procedure, work method, or operating technique not recommended by Caterpillar. Ensure that the product will not be damaged or the product made unsafe by the operation, lubrication, maintenance, or the repair procedures that are used.
Hot engine components can cause injury from burns. Before performing maintenance on the engine, allow the engine and the components to cool.
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.
Required Parts
Table 1
244-1212 Joint Kit Parts List (1)    
Qty     Part Description    
4     Tank Strap    
1     Gasket    
64     Set Screw    
64     Combination Nut (M8)    
1     Sealant    
1     Cardboard    
( 1 ) Parts not serviced separatelyProcedure to Install Joint Kit
Fit all components except diagonal braces (if required). See parts list, gasket fitting, and relevant assembly instructions.
Fit hardened washers to the areas below on medium and large radiators, to stop the combination nut washer falling into the slot.
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Between combination nut and gusset tank joint.
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Between combination nut.
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Between Nylock nut and diagonal brace tank joint.
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Between Nylock nut and diagonal brace to side member.
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Under bolt head to gusset on intermediate tank.
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Use a standard impact wrench (with appropriate socket) to tighten all fasteners along the strap (except gussets and strap ends) to the sequence shown. All fasteners between (1) and (2), and (3) and (4) .
If required, fit the diagonal brace loosely.
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Tighten the gusset and diagonal brace in sequence.Note: The brace must be square to the assembly (both ends are flat against the joint and the side member).
Tighten fasteners (C and D )