HOUSING 4447241 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 138-7573 Link Bracket 1
B - Guide Stud
(M10 x 1.25 mm by 80mm) 2 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.
Note: The three cylinder and the four cylinder engines have different flywheels. The removal procedure is similar for all models.
Illustration 1 g01305297
Typical example
Install Tooling (A) and a suitable lifting device to flywheel (2). The weight of the flywheel is approximately 42 kg (93 lb).
Remove two bolts (1) from positions (X) on the flywheel.
Install Tooling (B) in positions (X) on the flywheel.
Remove the remaining bolts (1) and remove flywheel (2).Note: On some three cylinder engines, a roll pin is located between the crankshaft and the flywheel.
Inspect ring gear (3) and flywheel (2) for wear or damage. If the ring gear or the flywheel is worn or damaged, use new parts for replacement.
Illustration 2 g00825639
Typical example
To remove ring gear (3) from flywheel (2), place the flywheel on a suitable support. Use a hammer (not shown) and a punch (4) to remove the ring gear from the flywheel.