GASKET 8P4237 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 282-9962 Guide 2
B 255-2820 Camshaft Pilot 2
C 8T-3169 Crank As 1 Start By:
Remove the oil filter housing.
Remove the valve lifter.
Remove the aftercooler.
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.
Drain the coolant from the cooling system. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cooling System Coolant - Change".
Turn the fuel supply to the OFF position.
Remove sections of the heat shield to gain access to the components.
Illustration 1 g02440956Note: The camshaft can be removed from either end of the engine.
Rotate the engine so that the number one piston is at top dead center on the compression stroke. Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Finding Top Center Position for No. 1 Piston".
Remove elbows (1) and (2). Remove bolts (5) and lifting mount (3).
Remove bolts (6) and remove shield (4). Disconnect harness assemblies (7).
Illustration 2 g02440957
Remove bolts (8). Remove cover (9). Remove bolts (10). Remove cover (11).
Disconnect tube assembly (12). Remove tube assemblies (13) and (14).