OPTION AR-LINKAGE 3966784 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
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.
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Remove breather assembly (2) from valve mechanism cover (1) .
Remove bolts (3) that hold valve mechanism cover (1) to valve cover base (4) .
Remove the seal from the valve mechanism cover.Installation Procedure
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
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Bolt tightening sequence for the valve mechanism cover (A) Rear (B) Front
Position valve mechanism cover (1) and the seal on valve cover base (4). Cut the seal to length. Apply 4C-9612 Silicone Sealant on both sides of the seal joint.
Install bolts (3). Tighten the bolts in a numerical sequence to a torque of 9 N m (80 lb in).Note: Inspect the O-ring seal of the breather assembly. Replace the O-ring seal, if necessary.
Position breather assembly (2) on valve mechanism cover (1). Tighten the bolt for breather assembly (2) to a torque of 7 2 N m (62 18 lb in).