COUPLING GP-FLEXIBLE 3588877 - Caterpillar

Assembly Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 1P-0510 Driver Group 1
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
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Improper assembly of parts that are spring loaded can cause bodily injury.To prevent possible injury, follow the established assembly procedure and wear protective equipment.
Use Tooling (A) to install bearings (10) in body (4) until the bearings are 0.30 0.25 mm (0.012 0.010 inch) from the inside edge of the bearing bores. Install bearings (10) so the junctions in the bearings are 30 15 degrees from the center line of the bearing bores, and toward the outlet passage. The outlet passage has a cavity between the bearing bores.
Install plunger (5), plunger ring (6), and spring (7).
Install retainer (8) and bolts (9).
Install shaft assemblies (11) into body (4).
Use Tooling (A) to install bearings (12) in cover (13) until the bearings are even with the outside surface of cover. Install bearings (12) so the junctions in the bearings are 30 15 degrees from the center line of the bearing bores and toward the outlet passage in the oil pump.
Install cover (13) on body (4). Install bolts (14).
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Install the key into the pump shaft. Install drive gear (3) on the pump shaft and body (4). Install washer (2) and bolt (1). Tighten bolt (1) to a torque of 55 7 N m (40 5 lb ft). End By:
Install the engine oil pump. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pump - Install".