COVER 1516982 - Caterpillar

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204-0712 Bolt The two bolts (Type 1) are 30 mm (1.18 inch) long. Marks on the head of the bolt represent the grade of the bolt. These markings can be seen in Illustration 1 and 2. The 6V-2317 Bolt is replaced by 204-0712 Bolt. The 204-0712 Bolt has a torque value of 40 8 N m (30 6 lb ft). 13 bolts are required for the installation of the front housing.Type 2
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204-0714 Bolt The 204-0714 Bolt is 10 mm (0.39 inch) longer than the 204-0712 Bolt. The longer bolt is needed due to a deeper counterbore and the tapped hole. Do Not use the 204-0712 Bolt or the 6V-2317 Bolt. This could result in damage to the threads. The torque on the 204-0714 Bolt is 35 8 N m (26 6 lb ft). 13 bolts are required for the installation of the front housing.Remanufactured Engines
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Depth of counterbore (Y) requires engines to use 204-0712 Bolt .
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Depth of counterbore (Z) requires engines to use the 204-0714 Bolt .Remanufactured engines require special attention in order to use the correct bolt. The counterbore in the engine block must be measured in order to determine the bolts that will be used. If your engine block has a counterbore (Y) of 5 mm (0.20 inch), refer to "Type 1". If your engine block has a counterbore (Z) of 15 mm (0.60 inch), refer to "Type 2".
Table 2
Dimension     Counterbore Depth     Part Number    
Y    
5 mm (0.20 inch)     204-0712
Type 1    
Z    
15 mm (0.60 inch)     204-0714
Type 2    
Do not use fingers or towels in order to remove the excess 8T-9022 Silicone Gasket. The use of fingers or towels will not leave a flat sealing surface. A leak may develop.
Note: The face of the housing and the face of the block must be clean prior to installation.
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Typical example
Apply a bead of 8T-9022 Silicone Gasket to the lower edges (5) of the cylinder block.
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Typical example
Install gasket (3). Apply a bead of 8T-9022 Silicone Gasket to lower edges (4) of gasket (3) .
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Note: Verify that the correct bolts are being used before proceeding to Step 3.
The 40 mm (1.57 inch) Bolt (204-0714 Bolt ) requires a torque value of 35 8 N m (26 6 lb ft). Thirteen bolts (1) are required to install the front housing (2) .
The 30 mm (1.18 inch) Bolt (204-0712 Bolt ) requires a torque value of 40 8 N m (30 6 lb ft). Thirteen bolts (1) are required to install the front housing (2) .
Remove the excess 8T-9022 Silicone Gasket from the following locations: cylinder block, front housing and oil pan. Use a suitable sized flat tool such as a putty knife in order to remove the excess sealant.