DIFFERENTIAL GP 7V2183 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Start By:
Remove the fuel filter base. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Fuel Filter Base - Remove and Install".
Remove the governor. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Governor - Remove".
Remove the fuel control linkage. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Fuel Injection Control Linkage - Remove".
Remove the unit injectors. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Unit Injector - Remove".
Remove the water temperature regulator housing. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Water Temperature Regulator Housing - Remove and Install".
Remove the inlet manifold. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Inlet Manifold - Remove".
Remove the exhaust manifold. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Exhaust Manifold - 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.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.
Note: For information on the reusability of the cylinder head, refer to Guideline For Reusable Parts And Salvage Operations, SEBF8218, "Specifications for Cylinder Head Assemblies 3114, 3116, and 3126 Engines" and Guideline For Reusable Parts And Salvage Operations, SEBF8162, "Procedure to Measure and Salvage Cylinder Head Assemblies and Related Components".
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Typical example
Attach a suitable lifting device to the cylinder head.
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Remove bolts (1) and (2) that hold the cylinder head to the cylinder block. Carefully remove the cylinder head from the cylinder block. The cylinder head for the 3116 engine weighs approximately 85 kg (187 lb).
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Remove cylinder head gasket (3).