PLATE-END 3583005 - Caterpillar

Installation Procedure
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
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Install pin (5) in the crankshaft. The maximum length of the dowel out of the crankshaft face ... 6.4 mm (0.25 inch)
Install dowel (6) in the crankshaft.Protrusion of dowel (6) from the crankshaft face ... 4.1 0.5 mm (0.16 0.02 inch)Note: Do not raise the temperature of crankshaft gear (4) above 205 °C (400 °F).
Raise the temperature of crankshaft gear (4) . Install crankshaft gear (4) on the crankshaft with the keyway in alignment with dowel (6) . Timing Mark "V" should face away from the crankshaft.Note: Install the main bearings dry when clearance checks are made. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Bearing Clearance - Check". Put clean engine oil on the main bearings for final assembly.
Install the upper halves of the main bearings in the cylinder block.
Attach a suitable lifting device to crankshaft (3) . The weight of crankshaft (3) is approximately 159 kg (350 lb). Install crankshaft (3) with Mark "V" on the crankshaft gear in alignment with Mark "V" on the cluster gear.
Install the connecting rod caps.
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Place main bearing caps (1) in position. Install bolts (2) for the main bearing caps.End By:
Install the flywheel housing. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Flywheel Housing - Remove and Install".
Install the front housing. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Housing (Front) - Install".