GASKET 1206158 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
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.
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
Drain the engine cooling system. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU7651, "Cooling System Coolant (DEAC) - Change" or Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU7651, "Cooling System Coolant (ELC) - Change" for this information. The cooling system capacity is approximately 1195 L (315 US gal).
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Disconnect adapter (1) and the gasket from water pump (3).
Loosen hose clamp (2) in order to remove the hose from water pump (3).
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Remove tube assembly (4) from water pump (3).
Remove bolts (5). Use two people in order to remove water pump (3). The weight of water pump (3) is approximately 36 kg (80 lb).