HOSE AS 1181030 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Start By:
Remove the fan guard. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Fan Guard - Remove and Install".
At operating temperature, the engine coolant is hot and under pressure.Steam can cause personal injury.Check the coolant level only after the engine has been stopped and the fill cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.Remove the fill cap slowly to relieve pressure.Cooling system conditioner contains alkali. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes to prevent personal injury.
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.
Drain the cooling system. The capacity of the cooling system is 110 L (29 US gal).
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Remove two hose assemblies (1) from coolant tank (2) .
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Install a nylon lifting strap to fan (3) and use a suitable lifting device in order to secure fan (3) .
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Remove six bolts (6) that secure the adapter (4) to fan drive (5) .
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Reposition fan (3) against radiator (7) .
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Place a nylon lifting strap (8) and a suitable lifting device to fan drive (5) .
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Remove four bolts (9) that secure fan drive (5) .
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Reposition fan drive (5) and remove fitting (10). Remove fan drive (5). The weight of the fan drive is 45 kg (100 lb).
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Use a nylon lifting strap and a suitable lifting device to remove fan (3). The weight of the fan is 54 kg (120 lb).