CRANKSHAFT GP 1386322 - 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 and Install".
Remove the crankshaft pulley. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Crankshaft Pulley - Remove and Install".
Remove the front cover. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Front Cover - Remove and Install".
Remove the engine oil pan. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pan - Remove and Install".
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.
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Remove bolts (2) .
Remove front housing (4) from plate (6) .Note: Avoid damage to crankshaft front seal (3) when the front housing is removed.
Remove joint (5) .Note: It is not necessary to remove dowels (1) .Installation Procedure
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
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Ensure that front housing (4) and the nose of the crankshaft are clean and free from damage. Clean the mating surface of plate (6) .
Inspect crankshaft front seal (3) for wear or damage. If necessary, replace the crankshaft front seal. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Crankshaft Front Seal - Remove and Install". Apply clean engine oil to the lip of the crankshaft front seal.
Install a new joint (5) to plate (6). Ensure that the joint is correctly seated on dowels (1) .
Align front housing (4) with dowels (1). Install the front housing to plate (6) .Note: Ensure that the crankshaft front seal is not damaged when the front housing is installed.
Install bolts (2). Tighten the bolts to a torque of 18 N m (13 lb ft).End By:
Install the engine oil pan. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pan - Remove and Install".
Install the front cover. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Front Cover - Remove and Install".
Install the crankshaft pulley. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Crankshaft Pulley - Remove and Install".
Install the alternator. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Alternator - Remove and Install".
Install the fan. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Fan - Remove and Install".