MAST AS- 3C8287 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Start By:
Remove the fan drive. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Fan Drive - Remove".
Remove the exhaust manifold. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Exhaust Manifold - Remove and Install".
Remove the aftercooler. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Aftercooler - Remove".
Remove the unit injectors. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Unit Injector - 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 Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
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Attach a suitable lifting device to cylinder head (3). The weight of cylinder head (3) is approximately 100 kg (220 lb).
Remove bolts (1) and bolts (2). Carefully remove cylinder head (3) from the cylinder block.
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Remove cylinder head gasket (4) .