CYLINDER GP-STABILIZER 1978079 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Start By:
Remove the hood. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Hood - Remove and Install".
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the machine. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids.Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar Tools and Shop Products Guide", for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids in Caterpillar machines.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
At operating temperature, the engine coolant is hot and under pressure.Steam can cause personal injury.Check the coolant level only after the engine has been stopped and the filler cap is cool enough to touch with the bare hand.Remove the filler cap slowly to relieve pressure.Cooling system conditioner contains alkali. Avoid contact with skin and eyes to prevent personal injury.
Note: Put identification marks on all lines, on all hoses, on all wires, and on all tubes for installation purposes. Plug all lines, hoses, and tubes. This helps to prevent fluid loss and this helps to keep contaminants from entering the system.
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Drain coolant from the radiator until the level is below the aftercooler.
Remove tube assembly (1) from the engine.
Remove tube assembly (2) and bracket (3) from the aftercooler.
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Remove electrical connector (4) from the aftercooler.
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Disconnect tube assembly (5) from the aftercooler.
Remove bolts (6) from both of the elbows at each end of the aftercooler.
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Remove bolts (7) and inlet elbows (8) .
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Remove bolts (9). Remove both inlet housings (10) .
Disconnect tube assembly (11) .
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Remove bolts (12) on the bracket for the turbocharger oil line.
Remove bolts (13). Remove air inlet cover (14) from the aftercooler.
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Remove aftercooler core (15) from the engine. The weight of the aftercooler core is 36 kg (80 lb).
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Remove seals (16) from aftercooler core (15) .