DISC-FRICTION 8E4526 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 352-5891 Strap 2
B 4C-5598 Anti-Seize Compound 1 Start By:
Connect the engine to Caterpillar Electronic Technician (Cat ET) before the DPF is removed from the engine. Once the engine is connected to Cat ET, then perform an ash service test. This test is a manual regeneration. Allow the DPF to cool before proceeding.
Hot engine components can cause injury from burns. Before performing maintenance on the engine, allow the engine and the components to cool.
Wear goggles, gloves, protective clothing, and a National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) approved P95 or N95 half-face respirator when handling a used Diesel Particulate Filter or Catalytic Converter Muffler. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.
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Put identification marks on both sides of clamp assemblies (1) and for installation purposes. Put an identification mark on the diesel particulate filter (3) that shows the direction of exhaust gas flow for installation purposes.
Disconnect the cable assembly that connects to soot antennae (4) and disconnect tube assembly (5).
Loosen clamp assemblies (1). Reposition clamp assemblies (1) toward the center of the diesel particulate filter (3) and remove outlet assembly (6).
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Position lifting straps (A) onto diesel particulate filter (3). Disconnect clamp assembly (2) and remove the diesel particulate filter. The weight of diesel particulate filter (3) is approximately 23 kg (51 lb).