FRAME AS 8E1323 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 138-7574 Link Bracket 2
B - Guide Stud
1/2 - 13 NC by 7 inch 2 Start By:
Remove the crankshaft rear seal. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Crankshaft Rear Seal - Remove".
Remove the electric starting motor. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Electric Starting Motor - Remove and Install".
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
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Disconnect hose assemblies (1) from flywheel housing (2).
Disconnect fuel filter base (5) from flywheel housing (2). Reposition fuel filter base (5) and the hose assemblies.
Remove two bolts (4) and install Tooling (B).
Attach Tooling (A) and a suitable lifting device to flywheel housing (2). The weight of flywheel housing (2) is approximately 110 kg (245 lb).
Remove remaining bolts (4), bolts (6), and bolts (3). Remove flywheel housing (2) and the gasket from the rear housing. Installation Procedure
Table 2
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 138-7574 Link Bracket 2
B - Guide Stud
1/2 - 13 NC by 7 inch 2
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
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Install Tooling (B) in the cylinder block.
Attach Tooling (A) and a suitable lifting device to flywheel housing (2). The weight of flywheel housing (2) is approximately 110 kg (245 lb).
Position the gasket and flywheel housing (2) on the rear housing. Install bolts (3), bolts (6), and bolts (4).
Remove Tooling (B) and install remaining bolts (4).
Tighten the bolts, as follows:
In a numerical sequence, tighten Bolt 1 through Bolt 2 to a torque of 55 10 N m (41 7 lb ft).
In a numerical sequence, tighten Bolt 3 through Bolt 10 to a torque of 135 20 N m (100 15 lb ft).
In a numerical sequence, tighten Bolt 11 through Bolt 36 to a torque of 47 9 N m (35 7 lb ft).
Reposition fuel filter base (5) and the hose assemblies. Connect fuel filter base (5) to flywheel housing (2).
Connect hose assemblies (1) to flywheel housing (2). End By:
Install the electric starting motor. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Electric Starting Motor - Remove and Install".
Install the crankshaft rear seal. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Crankshaft Rear Seal - Install".