HINGE AS 2617059 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Start By:
Remove the water pump. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Water Pump - Remove".
Remove the crankshaft front seal. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Crankshaft Front Seal - Remove".
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
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, "Caterpillar Tools and Shop Products Guide" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Remove the bolts that hold the oil pan and the oil pan plate to the front housing. Loosen the remaining bolts that hold the oil pan in position. Put spacers between the cylinder block and the oil pan plate. This must be done in order to prevent damage to the gasket for the oil pan plate.Note: If the gasket for the oil pan plate is damaged, the oil pan plate must be removed. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pan Plate - Remove and Install".
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Remove covers (1) and (2) from the back of the front plate.
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Remove all bolts (3) that hold front housing (4) in position on the engine. Remove front housing (4) and the gasket from the engine.