LEVER AS 7S6149 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Start By:
Remove the flywheel. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Flywheel - Remove".
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 flywheel housings. The removal procedure is similar for all models.
Support the engine.
Install a suitable lifting device to the flywheel housing. Support the weight of the housing. The weight of the flywheel housing is approximately 30 kg (66 lb).
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Remove bolts (1) that fasten flywheel housing (2) to the cylinder block.
Use the lifting device to remove flywheel housing (2) from the engine.Installation Procedure
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
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Ensure the mating surfaces of flywheel housing (2) are clean and free from damage. Inspect the crankshaft rear seal (3) for leaks. If necessary, replace the crankshaft rear seal. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Crankshaft Rear Seal - Remove and Install" for the correct procedure. Inspect dowels (4) for damage. If the dowels are damaged, use new parts for replacement.
Use a suitable lifting device to align flywheel housing (2) to dowels (5) and install the flywheel housing. The weight of the flywheel housing is approximately 30 kg (66 lb).
Install bolts (1). Tighten the bolts to a torque of 25 N m (19 lb ft).
Remove the lifting device from the flywheel housing.End By:
Install the flywheel. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Flywheel - Install".