GUARD AS-FAN 8N6516 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools    
Tool    Part Number    Part Description    Qty    
A     138-7575     Link Bracket     1    Start By:
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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Install Tool (A) on the flywheel and attach a hoist.
Remove bolts (1) and flywheel (2) from the crankshaft. The weight of the flywheel is 72 kg (160 lb).
If necessary, use a hammer and a punch in order to remove the ring gear from the flywheel.
Use the following removal procedures to remove flywheels that cannot be mounted to Tooling (A) :
Remove eight bolts (1) .Note: Secure the flywheel to the engine block by leaving one bolt at the top of the flywheel. Mark the flywheel and mark the crankshaft locations for installation purposes.
Install two 5/8 inch by 18 NF bolts.
Remove bolt (3) .
Slide flywheel (4) out of the flywheel housing onto bolts (2) .
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Attach a strap and a suitable lifting device to flywheel (4) .
Remove bolts (2) and flywheel (4) from the engine. The weight of the flywheel is 54 kg (120 lb).