GEAR AS-4TH 7T8848 - Caterpillar

Apply the Sealant
Use the applicable Disassembly and Assembly manual for the tools and for the procedure in order to remove the flywheel housing.
After removing the flywheel housing, clean the mating surface of the cylinder block and the mating surface of the flywheel housing. If necessary, use a gasket scraper and a solvent in order to remove any residual gasket material. Both mating surfaces must be clean, dry, and free of any oil before the anaerobic sealant is applied.
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Location for the sealant
Apply a 6 mm (0.250 inch) of 4C-5300 Gasket Sealant or 185-3984 Gasket Sealant to the mating surface of the flywheel housing. Refer to Illustration 1.Use the applicable Disassembly and Assembly manual for the tools and for the procedure in order to install the flywheel housing. During assembly, use the hard washers that are listed in Table 1. Refer to the Specifications manual for the torque values.
Table 1
Diameter of the Bolts
inch     Hard Washer    
1/2     5P-8245    
5/8     5P-8247