PLATE-FRICTION 4467241 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Start By:
Remove the heat shields, if equipped.
Remove the cover for the fuel injection nozzles. Refer to this Disassembly and Assembly Manual, "Fuel Injection Nozzle Cover - Remove and Install".
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, "Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Cat products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
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Remove the breather tube (3) from the valve mechanism cover (1). Refer to this Disassembly and Assembly Manual, "Crankcase Breather - Remove and Install".
Remove the fasteners (2). Remove valve mechanism cover (1). Remove the gasket from the cylinder head and discard the gasket. Installation Procedure
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Thoroughly clean the valve mechanism cover (1). Ensure that the groove for the gasket for the valve mechanism cover (1) is clean and dry. Ensure that the mating face on the cylinder head is clean and dry.
If the valve mechanism cover (1) is equipped with an oil filler cap, check the condition of the O-ring for the oil filler cap. If necessary, replace the O-ring.
Check the condition of the fasteners (2). Replace the fasteners (2), if necessary.
Install the gasket and valve mechanism cover (1) on the cylinder head.
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Install the fasteners (2). Tighten the fasteners in the sequence that is shown in Illustration 3to a torque of 9 N m (80 lb in).
Connect breather tube (3) to the valve mechanism cover. Refer to this Disassembly and Assembly Manual, "Crankcase Breather - Remove and Install". End By:
Install the cover for the fuel injection nozzles. Refer to this Disassembly and Assembly Manual, "Fuel Injection Nozzle Cover - Remove and Install".
If equipped, ensure that the heat shields are clean and free from dust, oil, and paint. Install the heat shields.